ReSTORReSTOR® IOL with apodized diffractive technologyDr. Behler is among the first surgeons in the United States to implant the ReStor IOL since FDA approval 4 and 1/2 years ago. Given his extensive experience managing patients before and after surgery he is able to determine who are the best candidates for the ReStor IOL. The ReSTOR IOL takes a new view in the design of lens implants that can help you see at a range of distances. Unlike traditional multifocal IOLs that are made with different prescription strengths for refractive correction alone, the ReSTOR IOL additionally makes use of apodized diffractive technology that controls the behavior of light rays as they travel through the central portion of the lens, called the optic. The combination of an apodized diffractive optic that addresses near, intermediate, and distance vision, surrounded by a refractive outer ring that is concentrated on improved distance vision, allows the ReSTOR lens to deliver sharp images to the retina at a range of distances. Scientists have used this combination for years in improving image quality in telescopes and microscopes. Now, this same technology can help you enjoy sharp, clear vision at virtually all distances. In clinical trials, patients experienced slightly greater difficulty with halos (rings around lights) and glare with ReSTOR IOLs (5 out of 100 patients) than with traditional monofocal IOLs (2 out of 100 patients). Some patients find that these effects are less distracting over time. Dr. Behler will carefully examine your eyes and discuss all the appropriate options with you for delivering the best possible visual results to complement the demands of your unique lifestyle. Contact Dr. Behler to see if the ReSTOR lens is the right IOL for you.
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