Intraocular Implant Surgery with ReSTOR and Crystalens
Advanced intraocular lens implants (IOLs) like Crystalens and ReSTOR offer life-changing vision correction for patients seeking freedom from glasses and cataracts. At Laser Eye Center of Carolina, Dr. Dean Dornic—named one of “15 Leaders in Laser Eye Surgery” by Newsweek and recognized as a LASIK Gold surgeon among the top 50 nationwide—brings over 15 years of surgical expertise to help Raleigh, Durham, and Cary patients achieve clear vision at all distances. Whether you’re facing cataracts or presbyopia, our state-of-the-art IOL procedures deliver exceptional results with the personalized care you deserve.
What is Presbyopic Lens Exchange (PRELEX)?
The AcrySof ReSTOR and Crystalens intraocular lens (IOL) are multifocal lenses that can be used in cataract surgery or in a refractive surgery procedure, PRELEX, to reduce or eliminate our Raleigh / Durham / Cary patients’ need for reading glasses or bifocals. Dr. Dean Dornic is one of the few surgeons in the country trained and experienced in the use of these new, high tech intraocular lens.
Understanding PRELEX Eye Surgery
Presbyopic Lens Exchange, or PRELEX, is a new alternative to laser surgery in the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and presbyopia. Using a technique originally developed for the treatment of cataracts, PRELEX at our Cary vision correction center uses the AcrySof ReSTOR or Crystalens intraocular lens (IOL) to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Why Opt for Prelex?
As people age, their natural lenses thicken and lose their flexibility, making it more difficult to focus on near objects. This condition, normal for most people over 40, is known as presbyopia. The PRELEX procedure involves replacement of the defective, “stiff” lens of the eye with an artificial, bifocal lens. The ReSTOR and Crystalens multifocal implants allow the recipient to enjoy clear distance, intermediate and near vision without the need for reading glasses or bifocals. Because the PRELEX procedure involves a lens placed inside the eye, it is not affected by smoke, rain, fog or other environmental conditions. Recipients cannot feel the lens in their eye. The focusing problems of presbyopia are corrected permanently for the overwhelming majority of patients and the ReSTOR and Crystalens multifocal implants will never need to be replaced. Also because the eye’s natural lens has been replaced with an artificial clear lens that never clouds or yellows, our Raleigh / Durham patients who receive multifocal implants will never develop cataracts and will never require cataract surgery.
Premium IOLs for Cataract Surgery
Dr. Dornic also uses ReSTOR and Crystalens IOLs when performing cataract surgery in Raleigh / Durham. Cataracts are a clouding or opacification of the eye’s natural lens. The only effective remedy for cataracts is replacement of the cloudy lens with a clear artificial lens or implant. Until recently, all artificial lenses were “monofocal”, that is, they focused only at one distance. Therefore, if a cataract patient received an implant that focused their eyes at distance, they would need reading glasses or bifocals to read or see things up close. With the introduction of ReSTOR and Crystalens implants, our Raleigh / Durham / Cary cataract patients can choose to have their cataractous lens replaced with a bifocal intraocular lens thus not only clearing up their vision, but achieving independence from eyeglasses.
Why Choose Laser Eye Center of Carolina
When it comes to advanced intraocular lens procedures, experience matters. Dr. Dean Dornic is the first laser eye surgeon in the Raleigh / Durham area to perform LASIK with IntraLase® and to provide implantable contact lenses. Selected as one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by Consumer’s Research Council of America, Dr. Dornic has performed thousands of successful vision correction procedures and maintains the highest standards in ophthalmic surgery. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology, exceptional surgical outcomes, and personalized patient care has made us the trusted choice for vision correction throughout the Triangle area.
Ready to Explore Your Vision Correction Options?
Discover how ReSTOR and Crystalens IOLs can help you achieve clear vision and freedom from glasses. Contact Laser Eye Center of Carolina today to schedule your consultation. We’re conveniently located to serve you at our Cary location: (919) 467-9955 or our Smithfield location: (919) 938-2010. Dr. Dornic also specializes in LASIK laser eye surgery and other advanced vision correction procedures.
