It used to be over the past six decades that the only choice for a cataract surgery implant was the standard ‘monofocal’ lens implants or intraocular lenses (IOLs). They still offer good functional ‘distance’ vision, but reading glasses are almost always needed for near vision.
If you want to be less dependent on eyeglasses or contact lenses, or if you have astigmatism, then the FDA approved Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) are a better choice. Because of the advanced technology utilized in these Premium IOLs, your vision may be better than it would be if the standard IOL was used.
Once you have cataract surgery, you cannot change your mind to upgrade to a Premium IOL. That is why it is so important to really think about this decision ahead of time. At The Eye Associates, we strive to answer all your questions and help you through this decision process. We understand that your lifetime of good vision depends on it.
Monofocal
Correct astigmatism, giving good distance vision but you will still require reading glasses.
Multifocal
Work somewhat like a progressive or bifocal eyeglass lens by offering you an expanded range of vision, distance and near.
Accommodative
Have a design that allows the lens to flex slightly when your eye’s natural focusing muscles move, thereby mimicking your own eye’s natural ability to see at multiple distances, much like before you became presbyopic and needed reading glasses.
Toric
Corrects astigmatism
Trifocal
Have different zones on the lens to correct different types of vision
A lens with a single focal point, designed to correct cataracts and provide distance vision while offering enhanced image quality
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Intermediate | |
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Astigmatism |
A lens with a single focal point, designed to correct both cataracts and pre-existing astigmatism, providing distance vision
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Intermediate | |
Distance | |
Astigmatism |
A premium lens designed to correct cataracts and presbyopia in order to provide a full range of vision for patients
Near | |
Intermediate | |
Distance | |
Astigmatism |
A lens with a single focal point, designed to correct cataracts and provide distance vision while offering enhanced image quality
Near | |
Intermediate | |
Distance | |
Astigmatism |
A lens with a single focal point, designed to correct cataracts and provide distance vision while offering enhanced image quality
Near | |
Intermediate | |
Distance | |
Astigmatism |
AcrySof IQ PanOptix IOL is the first and only Trifocal lens implant in the US. This IOL offers patients an outstanding range of vision. When PanOptix patients were asked if they needed eyeglasses after cataract surgery with this implant, 80.5% of them said that they never wore glasses, and another 11.4% said that they rarely used them.
The biggest thing that makes the Vivity lens different is it uses proprietary, non-diffractive technology called X-Wave. X-Wave technology is unique because it uses all available light around it to create an extended range of vision.
There are no gaps in sight or multiple separate focal points that split the wavefront, which other diffractive multifocal lenses do. Instead, with the Vivity lens, you can see exceptionally well at a distance and intermediate distances while still seeing close-up things.
You can even see well in any lighting, whether it’s bright or dim. The Vivity lens will protect your eyes from damaging UVA and UVB rays from the sun and filters the blue light emitted from digital devices like your television or cell phone.
The first step to find out if you need cataract surgery is a comprehensive eye exam with one of our Board Certified Physicians at The Eye Associates.