Cataract patients see the light (not glare) with the NanoFLEX IOL

Light, camera, capture!

Photography is capturing light. But even an experienced photographer may have difficulty creating beautiful images if proper lighting is not achieved with a good lens. We have all seen great photos destroyed by the scattering of light from the camera lens. Now imagine what your vision would be like if the lens in your eye caused glare. When a person has a visually significant cataract, it is imperative that the cataract be replaced with a high quality lens to avoid annoying shine.

NanoFLEX Collamer Aspheric lenses, such as high-quality lenses used to create great photos, provide clear image quality and exceptional optical performance for patients with cataracts. The nanoFLEX Collamer has more water content than other FDA-approved water-soluble (hydrophilic) intraocular lenses (IOLs), resulting in a softer and more flexible lens. It has been shown that this material results in less light reflection than other lens materials.

Another unique property of the nanoFLEX Collamer aphoric lens is that which attracts fibronectin, a natural substance that forms a protective layer on the surface of the lens after it is placed in the eye. This is believed to prevent the development of a "flash" from swelling and calcification observed in other water-loving acrylic lenses. The nanoFLEX lenses are also a “microvacuolar,” which means that small holes are not filled with water, which can degrade image quality. Finally, the extremely flexible nanoFLEX lens can be inserted using a 2.2 mm microindication with the nanoPOINT injection system. Such a small incision reduces the frequency of surgical induced astigmatism.

As in photography, careful manipulation of the elements can create visually inspirational effects. The nanoFLEX lens and high quality image that it produces inspire on their own.