Presbyopia Correcting Lens Implants

New Technology Brings Local Cataract Patients Highest Level
of Freedom from Glasses

Doctor Deborah Bernstein Among First in Area to Implant New Intraocular Lens

A revolutionary advance in cataract surgery is now offered to patients by Dr. Deborah Weigler Bernstein of Medical Eye Associates, S.C. with locations in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.

Presbyopia and cataracts are two of the most prevalent age-related conditions. Baby boomers are familiar with the diminished ability to see things up close associated with presbyopia; while seniors struggle with vision clouded by cataracts. Both conditions are related to the eye’s lens: · With the onset of presbyopia, usually around age 42, the lens begins to stiffen and lose flexibility.

  • Cataracts typically appear in the mid 50s. It is estimated that by the year 2020, more than 30 million Americans will develop cataracts.
  • Glasses temporarily address the symptoms of presbyopia and early-stage cataracts, but only cataract surgery and lens replacement can permanently treat these conditions.
  • The vast majority of patients who undergo cataract surgery today receive monofocal lenses, requiring the use of reading glasses or bifocals for near and intermediate vision following surgery.

The AcrySof® ReSTOR® is a foldable IOL and represents breakthrough technology because of its unique, patented optic design, which allows patients to experience freedom from glasses for near, intermediate and distance vision.

The Crystalens® IOL uses the eye’s natural muscles to correct vision at all distances, making it possible to clearly see at all distance ranges. Mimicking the eye’s natural focusing ability, the crystalens moves back and forth like the natural lens, to bring images at different distances into focus.

In May, 2005, Medicare made advance presbyopia-correcting IOLs like the AcrySof® ReStor® and the Crystalens® more accessible to seniors by expanding the reimbursement policy for lens replacement surgery thereby allowing patient to take advantage of these technologies.

© Copyright 2006 Medical Eye Associates S.C., & Web Centers of America, Inc.