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Stem Cells Cultured On Contact Lens Restore Sight In Patients With Blinding Corneal Disease

In a world-first breakthrough, medical researchers have used stem cells cultured on a simple contact lens to restore sight to sufferers of blinding corneal disease. Sight was significantly improved ...
Healio

ReStor lens improved near vision without compromising distance in European study

The Alcon AcrySof ReStor IOL provided good near visual acuity without compromising distance vision, according to 1-year results in a multicenter European clinical study. Alcon calls the ReStor IOL an ...
Healio

ReStor IOL contrast sensitivity as good as monofocal lens, study finds

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . FORT WORTH, Texas — Alcon’s ReStor multifocal IOL showed no difference in contrast sensitivity results from ...
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What are intraocular lenses? And how can they restore sight for patients with cataracts?

The eye's natural crystalline lens can be replaced with an artificial lens—known as an intraocular lens—to restore clarity and lead to a vast improvement in quality of life for patients with cataracts ...
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Cataract patients say goodbye to glasses thanks to new lens implant

For the millions of baby boomers who will eventually need cataract surgery, here's some cheering news: New types of implantable lenses promise to restore your youthful vision. Unlike the standard ...