So You’ve Got a Cataract – Health Talk at Crowell Public Library
Dr. David Richardson talks about cataracts, cataract Surgery, types of intraocular lenses, and laser cataract surgery or laser-assisted cataract surgery.
Questions I am Frequently Asked About the Staar nanoFLEX® IOL
FAQ #1: “Why haven’t I heard of this lens before?” Staar is a relatively small company compared to Alcon, AMO, and B&L (the big three IOL makers in the USA). As such, Staar simply doesn’t have the marketing budget to compete. Hate to break it to you, but doctors are just as likely to be swayed by marketing as anyone else.
Advantages of the Staar nanoFLEX® IOL over Multifocal IOLs
A multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) focuses both distance and near images onto the retina at the same time. Amazingly, our retinas and brains are generally able to “see” both images clearly. This results in a greater range of clear vision with a reduced need for spectacles after cataract surgery. There are, however, some downsides to the multifocal IOL:
Advantages of the Staar nanoFLEX® IOL over the Crystalens® IOL
In theory the Crystalens® should provide a greater range of vision without the need for glasses compared to the Staar nanoFLEX®. However, I have not been impressed with the results of the Crystalens IOL.
Enhanced Range of Vision with the Staar nanoFLEX® Intraocular Lens
The range of vision possible with cataract surgery using the Staar nanoFLEX® IOL is impressive, but not complete. It is often still necessary to wear readers to clearly see objects closer than arm’s length.
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