Exploring Natural Lens Replacement
Thursday, October 6th, 2011There are instances where the use of LASIK to correct refractive errors is impossible. There are also instances where there has been cataract formation in the eye. There are times when a patient has poor distance and near vision. At such times, the natural lens replacement is the most effective method of reducing the rate at which one constantly depends on contact lenses and glasses. The removal of the natural lens of the eye is usually followed by its replacement with what is known as the Intraocular lens (IOLS).
The use of natural lens replacement comes with plenty of benefits and positives because the level of accuracy is quite high as it improves vision substantially. The procedure of natural lens replacement is a lot like the cataract surgery. The only difference is that with the natural lens replacement, the natural lens has not developed a cataract. When you have this procedure carried out, you effectively avoid the development of a cataract because there is a removal and replacement of the lens.
The natural lens replacement uses special lens to help restore distance and near vision, the most common lenses are Crystalens, ReStore,Tecnis Muti-focal, all of which FDA approved. The new replacement clear lens is made to help offer more focus for the patient at distance and near. It basically lowers the need to keep wearing reading glasses and reduces the need for distance glasses. Most patients report high satisfactory and rare need for glasses.
The procedure is better suited for individuals who are over the age of 40 and those whose sight is a little out of the range of LASIK management. It is also well suited for patients who have presbyopia. This is when the eye is continuously showing failure to focus on objects that are within arms length. The benefits of the procedure are quite substantial.
Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in Natural lens replacement, and other procedures. For more information regarding Natural lens replacement visit www.BoxerWachler.com

