About Cataracts

Q: What is the Apthera IOL?

The Apthera IOL offers small aperture technology combined with a reliable, high-quality monofocal IOL. The Apthera lens is exclusively designed to allow you to see your world in focus, whether you’re concentrating on what’s right in front of you, or beyond. See life in focus. See across a full range, without blur 4 Helping cataract patients that have a low amount of astigmatism 4* Small aperture technology filters out unfocused light 4 Works seamlessly in bright and low light conditions 4 Customizable to achieve your best personal vision

What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s normally clear lens. A “cloudy lens” is unable to focus light properly on the retina, making images look blurry or dull.¹

People with cataracts usually experience:

9 in 10 Americans develop cataracts by age 65.²

To learn more about cataracts, watch this brief educational video.

How are cataracts treated?

If you have poor vision due to cataracts, the only way to regain clear vision is to have your cataract surgically removed. Here are some important facts to remember about cataract surgery:

Cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed today with nearly 28 million people worldwide having the procedure every year³
Cataract surgery is a routine sight-restoring treatment
If left untreated, the quality of your vision will continue to decline as the cataract progresses

What is cataract surgery?

A cataract is removed during a short surgical procedure. During the treatment, your eye surgeon will remove the cataract (the natural lens that has become cloudy) and replace it with an artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL).¹ The Apthera lens is an advanced type of IOL called an “extended depth of focus lens.”

Cataract Removal

The cloudy lens is removed from the eye.

Lens Insertion

Your surgeon replaces the your cloudy lens with the Apthera lens.

Vision Restored

See clearly from near to far, and everything in between.

What is the Apthera IOL?

The Apthera IOL offers small aperture technology combined with a reliable, high-quality monofocal IOL. The Apthera lens is exclusively designed to allow you to see your world in focus, whether you’re concentrating on what’s right in front of you, or beyond. See life in focus.

See across a full range, without blur⁴
Helping cataract patients that have a low amount of astigmatism^4*
Small aperture technology filters out unfocused light⁴
Works seamlessly in bright and low light conditions⁴
Customizable to achieve your best personal vision

Learn more about the Apthera lens and how the power of
small aperture technology can help you achieve your best personal vision.

Indications for Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Approved use: The IC-8 Apthera intraocular lens (IOL) is approved for adult patients who need surgery to treat cataract, have corneal astigmatism (up to 1.5 diopters) before surgery, and do not have preexisting retinal conditions.

Who should not receive this treatment? The IC-8 Apthera IOL is contraindicated for patients whose pupils do not dilate widely and patients with any retinal disease or for patients who may be at risk for getting retinal diseases in the future.

What warnings should I be aware of? Your eye doctor will determine if you are a candidate for the IC-8 Apthera IOL. Preexisting retinal disease and certain eye conditions may increase the risk of complications. If you have any complications during your cataract surgery before the IC-8 Apthera IOL is implanted, you may need to have another IOL implanted instead of the IC-8 Apthera IOL.

What precautions should I be aware of? The safety and effectiveness of the IC-8 Apthera IOL have not been established in patients with certain preexisting eye conditions or in patients who experience certain complications during cataract surgery. You should discuss these possible conditions with your eye doctor to determine if you are a candidate for the IC-8 Apthera IOL.

What are the potential risks? As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with cataract surgery and implantation of an IOL that you and your eye doctor should discuss. Potential risks associated with the IC-8 Apthera IOL include unwanted visual effects such as glare, appearance of rings around lights, starburst, faded colors, blurry or double vision, and trouble seeing at night. Following implantation of the IC-8 Apthera IOL, your eye doctor may need to perform additional procedures to give you the best vision outcome possible. There is a small chance that you may require additional surgery as a result of a complication.

Attention: Reference the Patient Information Brochure for each IOL for a complete listing of warnings and precautions.

Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

^References

^{¹American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-cataracts. Accessed November 8, 2021.}

^{²Cataract. Kellogg Eye Center website. https://www.umkelloggeye.org/conditions-treatments/cataract. Accessed September 15, 2021.}

^{³Cataract surgery products continue to be the main single-use surgical device sales driver. Eyewire+. https://eyewire.news/news/cataract-surgery-products-continue-to-be-the-main-single-use-surgical-device-sales-driver. Accessed September 17, 2021.}

^{⁴Data on file, AcuFocus, Inc.}

^{*As much as 1.5 diopters (D)}

About AcuFocus

AcuFocus, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic medical device company, develops and markets breakthrough technologies for the improvement of vision.

About Cataracts

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