Can this lens be used for people with presbyopia (over 40 vision)?
In many cases, people over age 40 may begin wearing glasses for the first time in their lives. The Acrysof ReSTOR Lens and ReZOOM Lens can benefit those wearing only reading glasses. However, patients need to make a well-informed decision about this choice since a clear, healthy lens is usually being removed in this scenario and replaced with the artificial multifocal lens. This technique can restore patients ability to deal with near vision tasks which has been lost due to presbyopia. The AcrySof ReSTOR Lens and ReZOOM Lens procedure in this situation will likely not be covered by most insurance health plans since it is unlikely that the criteria for having a cataract will be met.
