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Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. Crystalens
is implanted during standard outpatient cataract surgery.
In the United States, on average over 8,000 cataract procedures are performed a day.
The cataract procedure is quick, simple and allows for relatively fast healing.
This safe and painless procedure typically starts with eye-numbing drops and a micro-seal being made at the edge of the cornea. The natural lens is gently washed away
and Crystalens is implanted. Crystalens can be implanted quickly and without sensation.
Most patients return for a follow-up visit with the physician the day after surgery.
The recovery period is usually short. Most patients are able to pursue normal activities
almost immediately after surgery. Patients usually have a follow-up visit scheduled
with the surgeon to evaluate the patient's recovery. (Discuss with your doctor beforehand
what to expect before, during, and after the procedure in terms of eye drops and
office visits.)
If you are like most patients who have Crystalens, you can expect to see sharper
images than you have seen in years.
Potential Complications: Implantation of Crystalens is a surgical procedure. All
surgical procedures entail some risk. The risks of implantation with the Crystalens
are generally the same potential risks that exist for implanting all intraocular
lenses. Because the Crystalens has a smaller optic compared to the standard IOL,
glare and other visual disturbances may occur under certain lighting conditions,
including at night when the pupil widely dilates. Only your surgeon can determine
if Crystalens is right for you and explain the applicable risk of complications.
Your doctor will perform a thorough examination and fully inform you of any increased
risk of complications. Because the Crystalens only absorbs a portion of ultraviolet
light, you should wear sunglasses with UV400 protection when out in daylight.
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