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Accommodating Intraocular Lens Implants - Crystalens
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 modeled after the human eye and like the natural lens in your eyes, it uses the eye muscles to flex and accommodate in order to focus on objects in the environment at all distances. In many cases, Crystalens can reduce or eliminate glasses for most activities including: reading a book, working on the computer, and driving a car.
"Once in a Lifetime" Opportunity to have the kind of Vision you had when you were younger
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.
CRYSTALENS by Bausch and Lomb
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. Now, intraocular lenses called “Accommodative IOL’s” are available. These IOL’s work together with your eye muscles to give you more of the range of vision you enjoyed when you were younger. The revolutionary design of these artificial lenses allows them to change their shape inside the eye, allowing them to focus on objects that are near, far, or in-between.
Crystalens accommodates like the natural lens. After implantation of Crystalens, most patients will see brighter and clearer from distance, intermediate to near like they did when they were younger.
Unlike conventional lenses, accommodating lens implants give you some ability to naturally change and adjust your focus by flexing in the eye, thereby reducing your dependence on eyeglasses.
For example, if you can see well enough to drive with the accommodating lens, you should also be able to focus in toward the dashboard. Other mid-range tasks include playing the piano, working on a desktop computer, cooking, or viewing items on a shelf at arm’s length. 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 compared to a conventional single-focus lens implant.
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.
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.
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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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