Read the Most Frequently
Asked Questions about the ReZoom™ Multifocal IOL and the Procedure...
Q: Will I still need to wear glasses if my surgeon recommends a ReZoom™
Multifocal lens?
A: The results will vary depending upon your vision, lifestyle and
the anatomy of your eyes. Most people find that they need glasses to read
small type or drive at night. Most people, however, can go to the store or
conduct many of their day’s activities without depending on glasses. In a
clinical study, 92% of those who received the technology in ReZoom™ Multifocal
lenses “never” or only “occasionally” needed to wear glasses.1
Q: How is the ReZoom™ Multifocal lens different from traditional monofocal
intraocular lenses?
A: The ReZoom™ IOL is a multifocal intraocular lens. Unlike
traditional monofocal (single-vision) lens implants, the ReZoom™ Multifocal
lens provides quality vision at all distances – near (reading), intermediate
(computer use or cooking), and far (driving). Traditional monofocal lenses
usually provide good vision only at a distance with limited ability to see
objects that are near without glasses.
Q: How does the ReZoom™ Multifocal lens replace the cataract?
A: The natural lens inside the eye is gently removed through a tiny
incision in the periphery of your eye’s cornea. The cataract-impaired lens is
then removed through this incision and the lens implant is inserted in its
place to permanently replace it. The procedure usually takes about 15 to 45
minutes and vision is usually improved immediately.
Q: What if my medical history or current medication prevents me from
considering an injection of local anesthesia?
A: Today, anesthesia may also be administered topically. This means
no injection is required, and the medication numbs the eye without entering
the bloodstream. Your physician can tell you if this is an appropriate option
for you.
Q: How long after surgery until I see my best?
A: Like most procedures, this depends upon the overall health of
your eye. For most people, vision is noticeably better immediately and
continues to improve during the first few weeks after the procedure.
Q: Does the ReZoom™ Multifocal lens require an adjustment period?
A: Yes. For most people there is a period of weeks when your brain
is learning to “see” up close and at a distance with the new lens. This
adjustment period is usually complete within 6 to 12 weeks. Also, like all
multifocal lenses, some people report halos or glare around lights. Again, for
most people this diminishes over time. For some, it becomes less troublesome
but never completely goes away. Most people report that the ability to see
near, intermediate and far outweighs any visual side-effects associated with
the lens.
Q: Are there any risks of having the ReZoom™ Multifocal lens procedure?
A: As with any surgical procedure there are risks. The biggest risk
with any cataract procedure is infection. Fewer than one percent of patients
having a lens implant procedure ever get an infection and most are treated
successfully with medications. Infections, however, can cause a severe or
total loss of vision.
