Crystal Lens Eye Lens Replacement - An Overview

Imagine, if you will, a form of contact lens that sits not on top of the eye, but rather, in it. If you thought contacts were invasive, well, you ain't seen nothing yet! Developed by eyeonics, the crystalens is an intraocular lens implanted in the capsular bag of the eye. Designed in such a way so as to mimic the eye's inherent functions, the crystalens replacement lens uses the eye's natural muscle to provide full range vision restoration. The ciliary muscle, otherwise known as the focusing muscle, contracts and relaxes so as to properly focus the natural lens of your eye on near and intermediate objects. The crystalens eye lenses, in a nutshell, duplicates this process.

The device is recommended for cataractous patients and for the visual correction of aphakia secondary; a crystal lens eye lens replacement can result in significantly improved vision at near, middle and far distances. Although glasses may still be required for particular tasks, clinical trials have shown that over 98% of patients are able to pass a driver's test without eyeglasses. The crystalens intraocular lens is only suitable for patients over the age of fifty.

Given the nature of surgery in general, and that eye lens insertion is a major step, intraocular implants should be carefully considered only after having sought the advice and counsel of a professional. Should you be among those people who need a solution beyond the scope of ordinary contact lenses, then perhaps a crystal lens replacement eye lens is on the cards.

For those fortunate enough to not require invasive surgery, you can find, handily linked on the right-side of this page, a diverse selection of contact lens products and eye care solutions that won't cost an arm or a leg. Or an eye, as the case may be!

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