Cataract Surgery, What lens is best for me? Part two of two

Individuals who are candidates for premium IOL implants at our Smithtown office practice usually present with  a cataract that is causing significant visual changes and are in otherwise in good ocular health. These patients also express  a strong desire to be less dependent on glasses for a wide range of vision, including distance and near. There are many different premium IOL manufacturers, which use different technology. After a full ophthalmic examination, any of our board certified doctors will discuss your vision goals with you. One of our doctors will then make a recommendation in terms of IOL choice that would be best fit their need. The most popular IOLs are the Crystalens®, ReSTOR®, ReZoom™, and most recently the Technis®.

The ReSTOR and the Technis are similar in that they are multifocal lenses. Meaning that at the center of the lens is a series of many stepwise concentric circles which are precisely calibrated to allow light to enter the eye, which leads to better focusing power in different distances. The ReZoom™ lens is made up of a few different zones, each to focus on a particular distance in certain lighted conditions. Finally, there is the Crystalens, which more simulates the human eye, designed to function in conjunction with the eye accommodating muscles. It has little hinges that allow it subtle movements that increase and decrease the power depending on the individual’s needs.

Here at North Shore Eye Care, we see patients from all over long island and the five boroughs. One would ask; why do patients travel all over to come to see us in Smithtown? Our answer is simple. Every patient is treated as if they were our own family member and we, Dr. Sidney Martin, Dr. Lawrence Zweibel, Dr. Jeffrey Martin and our newest associate, Dr. John Mauro, focus on building relationships for life. If anyone would like to learn whether they might be good candidates for premium IOLs, we are always happy to schedule an exam with you for a full consultation.