If you have been told you are not a good candidate for LASIK because you suffer from myopia (nearsightedness) or presbyopia (aging eyes), you may still be able to see clearly without contacts or eyeglasses. Intraocular lenses, or IOLs, are frequently used to replace the natural lens and provide clear vision for individuals suffering from nearsightedness or combined near- and farsightedness.
Three types of IOLs are currently offered at Carter Eye Center:
Crystalens is most frequently used to treat presbyopia, or aging of the eyes, which leads to farsightedness, or the need to hold objects at arm's length to be able to see them clearly. Crystalens has been FDA-approved since 2003, and Dr. Harvey Carter was one of the first eye surgeons to offer the procedure in Texas.
ReZoom and ReSTOR are both multifocal lenses used to treat individuals who are both near and farsighted, a common problem for older individuals, usually over the age of 40. ReSTOR can also treat patients with cataracts, or the hardening of the eye's natural lens which produces a milky color and, if untreated, can progress to blindness.
If you suffer from nearsightedness, a combination of near and farsightedness, or have early onset cataracts and would like to know more about IOLs, please contact Dr. Carter at Carter Eye Center today, serving Dallas and the surrounding communities in Texas.
