Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implants

There are now options for cataract surgery.  When you develop visually significant cataracts that need to be removed, it is replaced with an intraocular lens.  This lens implant is similar to a small soft contact lens which contains an optical prescription that is matched for you.  We now have different treatment options available to address this prescription, the standard or advanced technology implants (multifocal intraocular implants).

Standard Lens Options

Historically, the standard intraocular lens was designed to improve vision to a level the eyes saw before cataract formation occurred, with the additional aid of glasses.

Surgeons today can insert a standard implant which can provide a single distance vision only.  Reading glasses or bifocals are then used for fine tuning and reading small print.  Most patients accept this as they are accustomed to bifocals, progressive lenses or reading glasses.

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a condition that impairs close vision and requires the aid of reading glasses or bifocals.  This typically begins around age 40-45 and continues to progress.

Modern advanced technology intraocular lens implants (presbyopia correcting) are now available to permit patients to be less dependent on bifocals or reading glasses, both for distance and near.

Advanced Technology Lens Options-  Presbyopia Correcting Implants

When deciding between cataract surgery options, you can now choose an advanced technology lens implant that can enhance your vision, allowing you to see near, far and in between without glasses or contacts.

With presbyopia correcting lens implants, you can expect an increased range of vision at distance and near, “glasses free”, typically 95% of the time.  Using modern advanced technology lenses and advanced surgical technique, you may, once again, eliminate your dependence on bifocals and reading glasses, yet still enjoy clear far away vision.

Not all cataract patients are candidates for presbyopia correcting lenses, so our doctors will need to evaluate your eyes before you will know if this is right for you. 

Both Dr Niswander and Dr Fitzgerald have a unique skill set and vast experience with all types of refractive surgery and intraocular lens implants. 

Two of the most popular advanced technology presbyopia correcting lens implant options that they offer are:

PanOptix and Vivity (among many others)