What kind of lens should I get for cataract surgery?

What kind of lens should I get for cataract surgery?

That depends on your needs. If you’re comfortable wearing glasses after cataract surgery, a monofocal lens may be the right choice. If you want to avoid wearing distance glasses after cataract surgery and have astigmatism, a toric lens might be appropriate.

What are upgraded lenses for cataract surgery?

What is a premium IOL? Premium IOLs are designed to offer some freedom from glasses after cataract surgery. They use advanced technology to correct for eye irregularities and help you focus better up close. Toric IOLs are single-focus lenses designed for people who have astigmatism.

Which lens is better monofocal or multifocal?

Whilst monofocal lenses provide focus at one distance only, multifocal lenses allow for vision at a range of distances, meaning they can correct both near, intermediate and far distance. These are a more popular option for those who want to also eliminate their dependency for glasses.

What is a premium cataract lens?

What Are Premium Cataract Lenses? Premium cataract lenses are an upgrade from the monofocal lens that provides high-quality vision at only one focal point. However, you don’t live your life on one focal point! The premium lenses are the cherry on top of the FDA-approved laser-assisted cataract surgery we offer.

Should I get toric lenses for cataract surgery?

Toric lens implants are one of the most popular technologies for cataract patients with astigmatism who do not intend to wear eyeglasses at all times. They are designed to improve how well you see without eyeglasses in the distance, as compared to if you had a standard lens implant.

What is the difference between a standard lens and a toric lens?

Toric contact lenses can rectify astigmatism. The main difference between these and regular lenses is the design. Regular lenses have just one power, but toric lenses have two: one for distance vision and one for astigmatism.

Which lens is better monofocal or toric?

Conclusions. In conclusion, implantation of a toric IOL was superior to monofocal IOL in terms of UCVA in both near and distance for cataract patients with astigmatism even when target refraction power is determined to myopia.

What are the newest cataract lenses?

The extended depth of focus Vivity lens is one of the most recent advancements in cataract surgery technology and can provide both high quality vision and a wide range of vision. Therefore, it can be a good choice for patients seeking glasses independence for the majority of activities with the fewest side effects.

What is the difference between multifocal and toric?

Unlike standard or “monofocal” implant lenses which provide either distance or near vision, but not both, multifocal lenses allow you to see clearly at near, middle, and far distances. Toric lenses correct astigmatism, which is due to an uneven curve in your cornea or lens, or an abnormal shape of the eyeball itself.

How much do toric multifocal lenses cost?

For an advanced technology lens, which corrects astigmatism, there’s usually an additional $500 or $1,000 cost per eye. For a multifocal lens, there are extra costs ranging from $1,500 to $4,000; however, costs can fall outside of those ranges as well.