Crystalens is a single-focus accommodating intraocular lens. It was developed to address the loss of intermediate and near focusing ability. Crystalen is manufacturered from a proprietary and specially formulated solid silicone called Biosil. It is a cataract replacement lens that works naturally with your eyes’ muscles to give you the quality of vision you enjoy when you are younger.

It is a revolutionary concept that mimics the natural lens. The natural lens that we are born with is attached to the ciliary muscle by a series of small fibers called Zonules. The ciliary muscle contracts, causing the lens to change shape via the zonules. That is how we accommodate, or focus our natural lens.

During cataract surgery, the zonules are broken and the implant has NO attachment to the ciliary muscle. The Crystalens bypasses the needed attachment with a new concept in accommodation. It is placed in the posterior chamber behind the iris just like older IOLs, but its unique design permits focusing.

The revolutionary design element that makes Crystalen the state-of-the-art replacement lens are “hinges” which are designed to allow the lens to move, or accommodate to focus on objects near, far and all distances in-between seamlessly.

Unlike old-style fixed focal lenses, which didn’t move, Crystalens has the ability to move, thus focusing as your eye’s natural lens do when you are young. Your ophthalmic surgeon will take precise measurements to insure the correct lens power selection for your eye.

Upon having your cataract removed, it is now possible for your surgeon to replace the lens with Crystalens in order to help you regain the ability to see not only at distance, but also see intermediate and near objects-without dependence on glasses.

You must be considered a good candidate and have cataracts that diminish your vision. After your surgery and the placement of Crystalens, you will “relearn” how to focus your vision with your doctor’s help and instruction. After a brief time of adaptation, it is expected that you will be able to perform most tasks-far, intermediate and near-without dependence on glasses.

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