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A new artificial lens (intraocular lens) that often can restore sight at
near, intermediate, and distant ranges following cataract surgery has received
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval. Traditional intraocular lenses
correct only for one focal point, near or far. 
Most patients' vision is clear in the distance but still requires reading glasses for near work.
The clinical studies supporting the approval of the new AcrySof ReSTOR lens
showed that 80 percent of patients who received the lens did not need or
use glasses for any activities after cataract surgery.
The AcrySof ReSTOR lens provides different ranges of vision based on a
lens configuration that enables specific distribution of light in response
to how wide or small the eye's pupil might be. This light distribution
design is called apodized diffractive optics.
Drs. Chapman, Farkas and Barber have been certified and have ample experience
in implanting the ReSTOR lens. We would be happy to discuss this lens
as an option for you.
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