• The optic size has been increased from 4.5 to 5.0mm;
• The plates are parallel rather than trapezoidal;
• 17% greater surface area for contact between the optic, plates and
  capsular bag;
• 90% more plate arc length.

Surgeons' preference for a larger optic led to the development of the redesign. This feature will further increase the ease with which surgeons can implant the lens. The parallel pockets will lead to greater plate motion by creation of a uniform width pocket in the capsular bag. The increase in surface area and arc length will further enhance predictability and capsular bag support. Crystalens Five-O is easily inserted with an injector through a 2.8 mm incision.

"We are excited to present our new lens at the AAO this year. We believe that the new design is giving ophthalmic surgeons what they want without comprising the pre-existing benefits of crystalens," said J. Andy Corley, President and CEO of Eyeonics, Inc.

  
 About Eyeonics, Inc.(TM)

Eyeonics, Inc. is a privately held medical device company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., founded in 1998. eyeonics is committed to developing a new class of visual enhancement systems that will enable patients to see up close, far away and all distances in between. More than 50,000 lenses have been implanted worldwide to date. For more information about Eyeonics, Inc., go to http://www.crystalens.com, "about us."

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