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  • 1729 New Hanover
    Medical Park Dr.
    Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
    Ph. 910-251-EYES
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  • 4831-102 Port Loop Rd.
    Southport, North Carolina 28461
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Eye Associates of Wilmington — Located in Wilmington and Southport and Serving All of eastern North and South Carolina with ReZoom® and ReSTOR® Intraocular Lenses

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are used to replace the clouded lenses of eyes affected by cataracts. Cataracts are the most common type of eye disease and IOL insertion is the most frequently performed eye surgery in the United States.

At Eye Associates of Wilmington in North Carolina, ReZoom® and ReSTOR® IOLs represent the latest cataract surgery technology available, giving patients the opportunity to achieve clearer vision at a greater range of distance than ever before. ReZoom® and ReSTOR® are multifocal IOLs that result in greatly improved focusing ability when compared to traditional monofocal IOLs. As a result, many of the patients that receive them find that their overall vision is actually better than before they developed cataracts.

If you would like to learn more about our eastern North Carolina practice and the many benefits of the ReZoom® and ReSTOR® multifocal IOLs that we provide, contact our office today for a consultation.

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Serving Eastern North Carolina with ReZoom® Intraocular Lenses for Cataract Surgery

At our office, patients have the option of undergoing cataract surgery with ReZoom® intraocular lenses (IOLs). ReZoom® IOLs are multifocal, allowing cataract surgery patients to focus on objects at a greater variety of distances as well as to improve their vision with the replacement of cataract-clouded lenses.

ReZoom® utilizes Balanced View Optics™ technology to provide multiple focal points for excellent vision. Balanced View Optics™ utilizes five optical zones that smoothly transition focusing ability on objects from near to far. ReZoom® allows many cataract surgery patients to not only relieve symptoms, but also experience better focusing ability than they have in years. Each zone is designed for different lighting situations and focal distances. Multifocal ReZoom® IOLs are an excellent option for those patients who wish to reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Clinical studies have shown that 92 percent of ReZoom® patients report wearing glasses “never” or “occasionally.”

The Five Focusing Zones of ReZoom® IOLs

Each ReZoom® IOL optical zone is proportioned to provide good vision in a variety of lighting conditions.

Low Light / Distant Dominant Zone

This zone, located at the outermost edge of the lens, provides support for distance-dominant vision in low light conditions, such as driving at night.

Bright Light / Distant Dominant Zone

This zone is located at the very center of the lens. It provides patients with support in bright light / distance vision circumstances, such as driving during the day.

The Two Near-Dominant Zones

The near-dominant zones are each located in the intermediate area between the inner and outermost zones. These zones provide near vision support across a broad range of lighting conditions.

Distance / Intermediate Zone

This zone supports vision in moderate to low lighting conditions.

If you would like to learn more about ReZoom® intraocular lenses at Eye Associates of Wilmington, contact our office today to schedule an informative consultation.

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Eye Associates of Wilmington — ReSTOR® Lenses for Cataract Surgery

Another option for patients considering cataract surgery, ReSTOR® IOLs help clear clouding while at the same time improving focusing ability. ReSTOR® IOLs represent a true technological innovation in the field of cataract treatment. By aiding in the eye’s ability to accommodate (i.e., focus at a variety of distances), ReSTOR® IOLs may be the ideal choice to help you improve your vision and your quality of life. Revolutionary ReSTOR® IOLs provide cataract patients with increased freedom from glasses and contact lenses. By combining the qualities of apodized diffractive and refractive technologies, ReSTOR® IOLs provide quality vision at distances from near to far, helping patients not only treat cataracts, but see more clearly than they have in years.

Apodized Diffractive Technology

Apodized diffractive technology involves the gradual tapering of the diffractive steps from the center to the outside of the lens. This creates a smooth transition of light between near, intermediate, and distant focal points. Similar technologies have long been used to improve image quality in microscopes and telescopes. As light passes through the ReSTOR® IOL, the diffractive steps of the lens bend and spread the light to multiple focal points for improved focusing ability.

Refractive Technology

Refraction refers to the redirection of light through the lens to focus light (and therefore images) on the retina. Nearsightedness, far sightedness, and astigmatism are all refractive errors. With monofocal IOLs for the treatment of cataracts, patients once required glasses or contact lenses to focus properly. Now, the refractive steps of multifocal ReSTOR® IOLs bend light to the appropriate focal points of the retina. With ReSTOR® multifocal IOLs, an increasing number of patients are able to reduce their dependence of glasses and contact lenses.

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A Consultation at Eye Associates of Wilmington

At Eye Associates of Wilmington, our eastern North Carolina cataract surgery professionals will thoroughly analyze your vision to determine whether ReZoom® or ReSTOR® IOLs are the best way to address your cataract symptoms. If you would like to learn more about the various treatment options available, contact Eye Associates of Wilmington today.

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