Restor versus Rezoom.

[fatcat57]

I am scheduled to have cataract surgery in both eyes.  I am 48, very active in cycling (both road and mountain bikes), motorcycling, and work as an application anaylist.  I am very concerned about loosing intermediate distance if I choose the Restor lens.  My doctor has recommended the Restor lens (for reading) for me but while doing research I came across the Rezoom lens.  My doctor does not currently use the Rezoom lens.  It is very hard to distinguish between actual facts and advertising hype while researching both lenses.

I would like to hear from patients who have either lens and who are also close to my age and active.

[Forum-OD-MP]

there are some here...hopefully they'll respond!

[Bill in JAX]

Fatcat57 - Had to same dilemma as you with trying decide which IOL was better for me and my lifestyle.  Suggest you read all the postings and threads in the archives under Cataracts (Restor vs Resume).  I posted several times under that thread.  In one of the posting I mentioned that one of the surgeons I was considering only offered Crystalens and ReStor.  The other surgeon offered all three including ReZoom.  After consultation and exams with the one that offered all three, he recommended the ReZooms based on my active lifestyle including tennis and golf and shooting. I'm having my second ReZoom IOL stalled today and I can't wait.  The first one turned out to be nothing less than spectacular.  That includes distance intermediate and close.  Suggest to get a second opinion and evaluation from a surgeon that offers the ReZoom.  Also visit the Advanced Medical Optics web site, www.amo-inc.com for more information on the ReZoom.  Site will also provide list of surgeons.  Good Luck.

[eyecu]

The Rezoom lens provides you a range of focus with intermediate,near and distance. It is much more suited to an active lifestyle and computer work. Biking, tennis golf etc. In bright light outdoors you will have the distance and some intermediate but not as good reading. But I guess if you want to read while trying to ride you bike, than the Restor is okay. Just kidding to make a point. Make sure you pupils are not too small and will dialte to over 2.2mm to bring in the near for reading in lower light.

[eyecu]

Bill in Jax- great news on your ReZoom procedure. I have been following your decision making process and find it very interesting as you toyed between the lenses and consulted with your surgeon. I think you chose the right lens for your life style and am very pleased for your. Let me know if it lowers your handicap and you start dropping a few more putts. My dad has Array lenses and is still an active golfer at age 82. He has golf ball to score card vision and loves it. His Cleveland Launcher also still gives him hope for the game as well.

[philz]

Thanks for your comments, guys.  I am typing this after having my second Rezoom lens installed this morning.  I am still clouded by dilation and meds but I see already that the result will be good.  I have been functioning the past two weeks since my left eye was done without reading glasses and with excellent distance vision while using a distance contant lens in my right eye.  Intermediate vision with my left eye alone was still not as good as expected this way, especially in lower light situations, but I attributed it to the fact that my dominant right eye was affecting it,  I think I was right, as even with a blurred right eye right now I can read my typing on the computer screen and see the keyboard better than I did yesterday.  So I expect excellent comments from my doctor when I see him for the follow-up visit tomorrow morning.

I still have a ways to go before coming to a definitive conclusion but for a high myope active person who has worn thick glasses for 55 years and high correction contacts for nearly 40 years, this is a wonderful experience.  Viva la Rezoom (so far).

[philz]

I should add that th ehelp I received was on a previous thread now closed.  Also, for the new people, I also am active as  a skier, tennis player, hiker, and biker.  I have skied four times since I had my left eye done 2 weeks ago and my distance vision was better than with my right eye and I still could see well close and even intermediate.  I played tennis indoors this week and found glare/reflection from the lights on my left to be disturbing.  It was cured by putting on a hat.  This should also become better with both eyes done - I hope.  I am sure it will be better outdoors.

[Bill in JAX]

Status Report.  On 2/22/2006 surgeon removed cataract and inserted ReZoom IOL in R/E (dominate).  Post OP exam next day indicated I had 20/25 vision in the R/E with the new IOL.  Needless to say the patient and the surgeon were very very pleased.  Surgeon advised the vision would only get better with time.  It has been 4 weeks since the L/E was done and only 2 days for the R/E.  Distance vision is spectacular with clarity and vivid color I have not experienced for many years.  Intermediate vision is excellent for computer work and driving with all gauges and LED screens crisp and clear.  Reading or near vision is good which I feel will improve with time. I am able to read newspapers and magazines (12"-13" range)without any real problems.  I am able to read better in off light or subdued light vs direct bright overhead light or sunlight on the reading materials.  This I believe is due most likely to dilation issues with the new IOLs. All in all I know that I made the right choice going with the ReZoom/ReZoom.  I hope this will be of some help for those in the future who are trying to decide on IOL choices.

eyecu - I could not wait any longer and had to go to the driving today to hit a bucket of balls to test drive my new ReZooms.  Never hit them better. Tiger may now be in trouble.

[cataract49]

I am one year your senior and had ReZoom surgery 4 weeks ago today on my non dominant eye. My dominant eye has just the beginnings of a cataract.

I did a tremendous amount of research on IOL lens and my clear choice is ReZoom (based on the technology of the lens).

Excellent, is all I can say about the results. I am also very active and am thrilled with my new vision. I am holding on the second eye as I wear a multifocal contact. One ReZoom/ one multifocal contact is giving me spectacular vision.

I went in yesterday for a follow up visit and all is well. With just my Rezoom eye, I am seeing 20/20 and can even read some letters at 20/15. My intermediate is excellent and I can read very fine print (J1 on the chart) at 14 inches. ReZoom was the right choice for me and as my other eye gets worse, ReZoom will be my choice.

Night time vision is excellent with only a very small amount of halo around stop lights, but only if I think about it. Low light reading is great.

I have posted on this forum both before surgery and after, providing as much detail as I could for others to review.

Please ask if you have any specific questions. I would be happy to provide any details you need.

[cataract49]

Find a Rezoom surgeon (or ask yours) to implant ReZoom. You won't be disappointed! Please search this forum for posts from Eagle Eyes. Lot's of experience working with cataract patients and every posts reflects my experience well.

Here is a link to a series of articles that I found very useful.

Rezoom, ReStor, and Crystalens info included.

I hope this helps!

www.crstoday.com/PDF%20Articles/1005/CRST10005_supp.pdf

[fatcat57]

Thank you and everyone for their response.

I was supposed to have another consult with my doctor this past Friday but they called and cancelled and have not yet rescheduled the appointment.  But each time I talk with someone at that office, they can only recommend Restor and they do not use Rezoom.  It seems they don't even want to discuss the Rezoom lens. I am in the process of trying to find another doctor to talk to about Rezoom.  It is scary because I know that my doctor is the best in the city and I do not know who else to turn to.

[Bill in JAX]

If your doctor does not offer ReZoom IOLs he may not be one of the best in your city yet. Suggest you call the office of Dr.
Robert I. Schnipper at 904-355-5555 in Jacksonville, FL.  Ask for Angel and see if you can get a recommendation for a surgeon in a city near you that offers all three IOLs as a consideration for his patients needs.  Dr. Schnipper is not only one of best in the city of JAX, he is one of the best in country.  Many of his patients travel from all over the country for his professional services.

[Highsound]

Please refer to my posting under Crystlens problems for update on ReZoom results as of today. Replies can be posted under either thread.

[philz]

I am now four days after getting the seond ReZoom lens installed and I have forgotten that I used to wear glasses - thick glasses. At my day after check-up I was not 20/20 distance yet but I hope it will come as I stop the anti-biotic and steroid drops and let everything settle.  But as far as the real world right now, I see distance better than I did with my contacts (-7.5D left, -10.5D right)and have no problem reading the computer screen, the TV, the dashboard, the keyboard, the mail, and the newspaper all without glasses.  So I am a very happy camper with  my ReZoom experience so far.  And I thank many of you for providing me advice that made me more comfortable with making the investment and this choice.  Viva technology!

One thing I found when talking to acquaintences who are planning to or just had cataract surgery.  They said that their surgeons never mentioned to them that they had had or have the option of a multi-focal lens.  This suggests to me (and to the optometrist who referred me) that all surgeons are not trained yet in using this technology, which after all is quite new.

[eyecu]

philz- you should just get better. Just like many of us, some surgeons are resistant to change. They will be forced to come around or will decide to refer to ones that do adopt the tecnology. Array surgeons were ahead of the game as they have been doing this for 7 years. Refractive surgeons who do cataracts are also ahead of the game. Just because a surgeon uses one of the new lenses does not mean he has been doing it long. They can all implant them, but dealing with accuracy of measurements, correcting astigmatism and gaining experience by listenig to patients and telling them what to expect and how to deal with it comes with experience. One of the leaders in patient education agrees with you. He thinks eveyone should be informed and have the option. Communications today such as the internet are spreading the word as well as the competition between companies and surgeons. We should all continue to get better and learn from it and offer better results to the patient.

[saranis]

What can I expect? I had lasik surgery on my dominate left eye many years ago. I am 48 years old, on 3/1/06 I had a Restore lens implanted in my right eye.  Vision for distance not nearly as clear as my left eye, near vision very poor.  I am writing this with my reading glasses.  Is there  any hope for improvement?  I know it has only been 3 days, but appreciate any feedback!

[fatcat57]

I had a second consult today. This doctor said that I probably was not a candidate for either the rezoom or restor because of my high astigmatism. He said that LRI(?) at the time of lens implant surgery probably could not correct my astigmatism. He also said he does not use these lenses on patients that are near sighted because distance vision is not good. Near vision, however, is great.    He suggests that I have the surgery with a MOL.  Surgery to correct my astigmatism was not mentioned by the first doctor I saw.  The second doctor said that even with using a MOL I would still need lasik surgery within a couple of months after the lens implant to correct the astigmatism.

[eyecu]

Sounds like your second doc has not embraced the new lenses. ReZoom gives good distance vision. How much astigmatism do you have? What city are you in?

[Eagle eyes]

You do need more time for things to settle in. Find out what your "refraction" is? Most likely you have some astigmatism or the power if off, or some swelling or some little something. Get the nubmers and post them, that will be helpful. Mostly, be patient and use your drops.

[fatcat57]

I'm not sure of the exact numbers for the astigmatism but do know that it is over 2 in both eyes.

[fatcat57]

Forgot to mention....I live in San Antonio, Tx.

[saranis]

I have a follow up appointment on 3/16, as of now vision poor. I might need a LRI done for astigmatitism which could have occurred because of the surgery. I hear this  can be done with   an office visit. I will keep you updated!

[John82207]

Fatcat- I agree with others who have suggested that your second surgeon has not embraced multifocal implants. We does he suggest that Lasik post operatively would be an option with a monofocal IOL but NOT after Rezoom implantation?? This is a common approach.  Three weeks ago I operated on a patient whose pre-op refraction was +2.00-3.50x09.  In otherwords lots of astigmatism. We did perform large LRI'S but did not correct all of his astigmatism.  Lasik will be performed after his eye heals.  Meanwhile he wants the second cataract surgery performed.  Simple because a surgeon in your town does the MOST surgery does not necessarily mean he is THE best. Some of these surgeons are financially tied into using only one companies lenses.  Others have posted web site info as to how you can find a Rezoom implant surgeon.   Best of luck     Doctor JOhn

[John82207]

PS fatcat- if you don't mind driving up the road to austin I know Guy Knolle MD there.  He has performed many REzoom implants and prior to the REzoom he used it's earlier version the Array.
                           Doctor JOhn

[Dalarna]

Just joining your group.  I am currently in the process of deciding whether to go with ReZoom or Crystalens.  I was looking for comparative information when I came across your forum.  I have visited two surgeons in the Atlanta area, both very reputable.  One uses ReZoom and the other Crystalens.  I am wondering if there are data with patient criteria that suggests the usage of one over the other?  Knowing that the Crystalens is an accomodating lens, wonder if with age (I am 63 but in very good health) the muscles may not be as strong as in a younger person - making the ReZoom a better bet?  Without being told I have a hint that the Crystalens surgeon may be going to offer ReZoom as well in the future.