Types of Intraocular Lenses

When the cataract is removed during surgery, it is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) that focuses the light into your eye. There are several types of IOL implants:

A Monofocal Lens is the basic type of lens implant. It only provides a single focus point in each eye: distance, mid-range or near focus. People who have a monofocal lens will need to wear glasses for at least one point of focus (distance, midrange or near).

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Treating Astigmatism & Presbyopia During Cataract Surgery

A Toric Lens is a type of lens implant that is used for those who have astigmatism. Astigmatism is a condition that causes blurred vision if not treated. Like a monofocal lens, you will need to wear glasses after surgery for at least one point of focus (distance, mid-range or near).

A Multifocal Lens is a type of lens implant that corrects vision at multiple points of focus: distance, mid-range, and near. The multifocal lens also comes with astigmatism correction as a Multifocal Toric Lens. These types of lens implants are designed to reduce one’s dependence on glasses or contacts after surgery. Many patients who choose this option are free of glasses after surgery.

Since there are several IOL options with cataract surgery, your surgeon will help you select the best lens for you.

Learn About the PanOptix Trifocal IOL

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