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Typically, standard surgery consists of removing the cataract and replacing it with a clear lens implant. Local anesthesia is usually used because it is not generally required to put the patient completely to sleep. Healing occurs rather quickly, and the patient usually sees an improvement in his or her vision within a few days.

However, with today’s modern techniques, patients still are required to wear glasses after surgery because they have difficultly with seeing objects close up, far away, or both. Mark Sczepanski M.D., an ophthalmologist with the North Dakota Eye Clinic, said there is a better solution. Instead of having to live with difficultly in eyesight after surgery, he said that a new implant called Crystalens can reduce many of the problems associated with traditional lens implantation.

The crystalens hinges and contracts on a muscle inside the eyes called the ciliary muscle, whereas the old type of implant was rigid and would not focus or move with this muscle. About two years ago, the FDA approved crystalens for adults older than 50 years. Today, about 300 surgeons nationwide use it in their practice.

Most patients who have healthy eyes other than their cataracts would be potential candidates for this surgery. It is FDA-approved for patients older than 50 years and can be used off-label for younger patients. Patients who are too near-sighted or far-sighted for LASIK surgery are likely candidates for crystalens.

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