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Betty Ann's most annoying cataract symptoms presented when she used the computer at work. "I would prop my computer up and sit as high as I could, but it just didn't work-I just had a problem seeing." Even with her glasses on, she had to sit very close to the computer screen to see.

Betty Ann opted to have cataract surgery and to have a multifocal lens implanted in each eye*. She was surprised at how easy the recovery process was. "The morning after the second surgery, I was bad-I took the patch off my eye and drove myself to the doctor**. I was like a six year old child who had just learned to read-I was reading every sign that I couldn't see before. It was wonderful! I was so hyped up by the time I got to [the doctor's office]."

"It's a freeing thing-to go swimming in the ocean. To go fishing-I can take the fish hook off. It has affected my life personally in every way you can imagine. I never expected to be able to see everything like I do. Without glasses. I don't even have any... They're just like new eyes.

"It's a shame to go through life not being able to see well when this is available. The news has got to get out."

* Betty Ann had AcrySof® ReSTOR® multifocal lenses implanted in both eyes. In FDA trials, four out of five patients who received the AcrySof® ReSTOR® multifocal lens in both eyes reported never needing to wear glasses.

**All patients should follow their doctor's instructions with respect to driving, removal of eye patch, etc.

The account given here represents an individual experience and is not necessarily representative of all patient experiences. Individual results may vary. The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL is not for all patients. Talk to your doctor to determine the right lens for you. The information contained here is adapted from a patient testimonial and may not represent the views of Alcon.