Research and advances in technology are constantly changing the face of vision correction techniques. Dr. Ernest, acutely aware of this, is a champion of remaining current with new developments in tools and procedures. Often, ophthalmologic equipment manufacturers will include Dr. Ernest in the earliest shipments of their newest machines and products, allowing him to make the best treatment choices for his patients.
One of the new procedures that most excites Dr. Ernest is refractive lens exchange. This breakthrough technology is an excellent option for patients over 45 years of age requiring glasses for distant and near vision. In this method, the eye’s natural lens is removed, and a corrected lens is implanted. The new lens ReSTOR™ gives 80% of patients' freedom from glasses for both distance and near vision. The remaining patients only wear glasses on a limited basis; such as computer use. Since the technology of this procedure is very similar to the technique used for cataract surgery, the safety risks and possibility of unknown side effects are far lower than with other kinds of new technology.
AcrySof Toric IOL
Surgery to treat cataracts is an outpatient procedure where an eye surgeon removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it
with an artificial lens (IOL). Traditionally the surgeon implants a monofocal IOL. If you have astigmatism, however, you
may still experience blurred and distorted vision because a standard IOL cannot correct corneal astigmatism. Now, a
revolutionary new technology makes it possible for the surgeon to perform a single outpatient procedure in which the
clouded cataract lens is exchanged for an IOL designed to correct astigmatism as well. The AcrySof® Toric IOL lens can
help you to enjoy quality distance vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The AcrySof Toric lens is a foldable, single-piece lens that an eye surgeon implants during cataract surgery to replace the clouded lens. The unique design of the AcrySof Toric IOL makes it possible to reduce or eliminate corneal astigmatism and significantly improve uncorrected distance vision. You may be able to break free from eyeglasses or contact lenses for distance vision in just one step, without the need for additional surgical procedures. Dr. Paul Ernest encouraged the development of this lens. In the FDA clinical trials, 97% of the patients bilaterally implanted with the AcrySof Toric IOL were spectacle free for distance vision. Ask your doctor if you are a candidate for the AcrySof Toric IOL lens that can help you break free from astigmatism and may allow you to enjoy quality distance vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The ReSTOR Lens is used to correct Presbyopia in normally sighted people. It can also be used as a low vision device for patients with Macular Degeneration. ReSTOR gives a much wider field of vision than telescopic devices currently used for Macular Degeneration.
Dr. Ernest is one of the leaders in the use of the ReSTOR Lens for Macular Degeneration and the correction of Presbyopia.
Aqualase™ is a new technology that uses warm water to dissolve the lens (cataract). It "power washes" the capsule that surrounds the lens. It is extremely safe and a perfect match for use with the ReSTOR™ Multifocal lens.
If you have questions about the newest and most modern technology available for your eyes, or if you would like to discuss your options for vision correction, please contact the office of Dr. Ernest today.
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