Bellevue LASIK & Cornea Blog | Dr. Leavitt and Dr. Farag

If you are considering an intraocular lens implant, you might feel confused about the differences, benefits and disadvantages of each type. Today's advanced technology has provided excellent options for lens implantation, but Crystalens, made by Eyeonics, Inc., offers some unique advantages over other types like ReZoom and ReSTOR.

The most important feature of the Crystalens implant is autofocusing, the ability of the lens to move back and forth, controlled by the eye's ciliary muscles. The natural lens changes its own curvature according to how distant objects are. This is known as accommodation. The Crystalens mimics this, being attached to those same ciliary muscles.

Crystalens is the only IOL that offers this feature.

The best candidates for Crystalens are young, active individuals who need clear nighttime vision for driving but don't mind wearing reading glasses. There is a bit of a learning curve as the eye muscles learn to refocus. Crystalens is also an excellent option for lens replacement for cataract patients.

At Bellevue Lasik and Cornea, leading LASIK surgeon Dr. Kent Leavitt works closely with patients to provide a thorough vision evaluation and determine which IOL offers the best outcome. If you are considering Crystalens, it makes sense to schedule a no-cost consultation with Dr. Leavitt.