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Accommodating Intraocular Lens Implants
CRYSTALENS by Bausch and Lomb
"Once in a Lifetime" opportunity to have the kind of vision you had when you were younger!
Crystalens is the first and only FDA-approved accommodating intraocular lens that uses the natural focusing ability of the eye. Crystalens can treat both a person’s cataracts and presbyopia (loss of near and intermediate vision). Crystalens was designed to perform like the natural lens in your eye. It uses the eye muscles to flex change their shape inside the eye (accommodate), in order to allow the eye to focus on objects that are near, far, or in-between.
No current technology can totally eliminate eyeglasses. However, the accommodating lens should allow you to focus across a greater range of different viewing distances without glasses when compared to a conventional single-focus lens implant. In many cases, Crystalens can reduce or eliminate glasses for most activities including: reading a book, working on the computer, playing the piano, cooking, and driving a car.
Crystalens is a premium lens, and there is an additional fee above Medicare or insurance coverage. Please check with our billing staff for the fees and financing options that we offer for Crystalens.
Before the Crystalens
In the past, when an artificial lens called an intraocular lens implant, or “IOL,” was placed inside the eye during cataract surgery, it did not have any power of accommodation. These IOL’s are called single focus IOL’s and allow the eye to see either far away or close up, but not both.
Unlike these conventional lenses, the accommodating lens implant gives you some ability to naturally change and adjust your focus by flexing inside the eye, thereby reducing your dependence on eyeglasses.
AN EXCELLENT OPTION
The accommodating lens is an excellent option if you already need cataract surgery and you want to decrease your reliance upon eyeglasses. The accommodating lens definitely improves the odds that you will be able to see better overall without eyeglasses. After implantation of Crystalens, most patients will see brighter and clearer from distance, intermediate to near like they did when they were younger. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT to find out if you are a candidate for the CRYSTALENS implant! 800-428-8149
We offer financing! To find out if you qualify for Chase credit, visit this link to fill out an online application:
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Welcome to Garrett Eye Center
John Michael Garrett M.D. graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1973. After completing a 2-year Internship and Internal Medicine Residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Dr. Garrett completed a 3 year residency in Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta. He followed this with a fellowship in microsurgery, including Phaco-emulsification cataract removal and corneal transplant techniques under Richard Schulze M.D., in Savannah, Georgia. Upon completion, he began an Ophthalmology practice here in Iron Mountain, opening in January 1979.
Welcome to Garrett Eye CenterCenter of Excellence For Crystalens
The Crystalens® advantage unlike standard cataract replacement lenses, Crystalens® lenses correct your cataracts and give you back your full range of vision. Crystalens® is the first and only FDA-approved accommodating intraocular lens that uses the natural focusing ability of the eye. The lens flexes like your eye's natural lens, allowing you to see better at all distances.
Crystalens3D-Eye Online
If you are interested in learning more about the procedures offered by Dr. Garrett and the staff at Garrett Eye Center, please visit our 3D-EYE ONLINE Video library. You will be able to watch animations of the procedures offered in our Iron Mountain, MI office and Ambulatory Surgical Center.
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3D-Eye OnlineAmbulatory Surgical Center
Garrett Eye Center’s Ambulatory Surgical Center opened in 1987, and is the first and only ambulatory surgical center in the area. Over 1,000 surgeries are performed per year in the surgical center. We have a certified anesthesiologist on site. The surgical center offers convenient, cost effective treatment with a well-trained staff, specializing in ophthalmology.
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Ambulatory Surgical CenterGlaucoma Treatments (SLT)
It is estimated that almost three million Americans have glaucoma. Half of these people are not aware that they have the disease. It is important to make an appointment with Dr. Garrett for a comprehensive eye examination to determine if you could be at risk for Glaucoma. Dr Garrett specializes in SLT laser treatment. SLT is a therapy that uses a special laser to reduce the pressure in the eye. It is usually painless, and the treatment takes a few minutes.
Glaucoma Treatments (SLT)Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes is a condition in which the body’s ability to process and store sugar has been impaired. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. People with untreated diabetes are said to be 25 times more at a risk for blindness than the general population. This is why it is important to schedule an appointment with Dr. Garrett for a diabetic eye examination if you believe you may be at risk for Diabetic Retinopathy. To learn more about the symptoms and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy click the Learn More button below.
Diabetic RetinopathyDesignated ILASIK Surgery Center
Until recently, glasses and contacts were the only options available to correct vision. With the latest advances in technology and surgical procedures there are several new options available to correct vision problems including iLASIK! The Garrett Eye Center also offers free LASIK screenings for patients! Take advantage of this opportunity to speak with Dr.Garrett or Dr. Hartwig about the entire LASIK experience.
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