Here are some of the most common questions about the new AcrySof® ReSTOR®
IOL. Contact your eye doctor for more information about how this breakthrough
lens can unlock your lifestyle.
How is the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL
different from monofocal lenses?
Monofocal IOLs
Monofocal IOL: An intraocular lens that provides
patients with only one focal point. Most commonly, these lenses correct only for
distance vision.
focus at only one distance, meaning that you will
likely need glasses following surgery either for distance or near, and sometimes
for both. The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL differs from regular monofocal IOLs in that
it focuses at distance
and near, decreasing your dependency on
glasses at all distances.
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What is the difference in cost between a
traditional monofocal lens and the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL?
Insurance
policies vary, but Medicare, supplemental insurance, and private insurance will
typically still cover the basic cataract surgery procedure with a conventional
IOL. However, if you decide to have an AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL implanted, there may
be an additional cost that is not covered by insurance or Medicare. You can
elect to pay the difference for the added benefits of the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL.
You should ask someone at your doctor's office, or your primary insurance
provider, to explain your policy coverage.
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