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Correction Procedures: phaser
Vision Recovery Statistics
Vision improvement is usually noticed within 24 hours to 48 hours but in a
small percentage of patients it may take two weeks or longer. Vision through
the ALCON RESTORE DIFFRACTIVE multifocal lens requires a variable learning
period. Most people cannot begin the learning period until this lens is
implanted in both eyes. This learning period can last for up to one year.
National Results Vision at 1 Year
PHASER is a very new procedure and there are no 1-year statistics available
at this time
Enhancements and/or Reporations
While calculations based on tens of thousands of previous patients are used
to select the appropriate synthetic lens for you, the surgery does not always
provide the predicted result. Therefore, re-operations are sometimes
required. Rarely, the implant must be exchanged. More commonly, another
refractive surgical procedure such as
Are You a Candidate
• Over age 40 and requiring bifocals
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Farsighted or mildly nearsighted with mild cataracts
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Understand the risks
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<1.0 Diopters of astigmatism
MORE INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATION
- what to expect during & after the procedure
- vision recovery statistics
- are you a candidate
- considerations
- contraindications
- adverse events
- costs & financing