Crystalens™ is a new cataract replacement lens (IOL) that works naturally with focusing muscle in
the eye to retain the eye's ability to “accommodate” – shift it's focus between nearby
and distant objects – after cataract surgery. With other IOLs, patients lose this ability and
require corrective measures such as glasses or contact lenses.
Unlike rigid lenses, the flexible silicone Crystalens™ features hinges that allow it to move or flex
with the eye's focusing muscle and accommodate seamlessly, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for
vision correction.
The Crystalens™ is implanted using the same, small incision, no-stitch cataract surgery techniques
as with other IOLs. The patient should expect an adaptation period after surgery during which the patient
“learns” to use the new implant.
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Patients who are far-sighted, or who have bilateral cataracts or who have had corneal refractive surgery
and retained good eye health are acceptable candidates for Crystalens™ implantation. Even some
patients who have already had cataract surgery in one eye can have a Crystalens™ implant in their
other eye People with eye health problems such as chronic infections or diabetes should check with their
doctors about eligibility.
Dr. Richard S. Witlin, M.D., serving the state of New Jersey, including East Brunswick, Toms River, Morristown,
Livingston, Chatham, Freehold, Marlboro, Matawan, and Cranbury.
Unlike rigid lenses, the flexible silicone Crystalens™ features hinges that allow it to move or flex
with the eye's focusing muscle and accommodate seamlessly, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for
vision correction.
