Lens Options
At Multack Eye Care we have a proprietary pre operative measurement process that is exclusive to Multack Eye Care, that makes sure you get the right lens for your eyes. You will not see this anywhere else!
Lens choices can seem overwhelming, we get it, and we are here for you! That is why we highly educate our staff and our doctors to help guide you in the right decision for your best vision. We take the time to go over your specific eye care needs, talk about your desires to have less dependency on glasses, and go over which options fit you best. After your visit, after all your questions are answered you will feel more confident with your choice. We are here for your journey every step of the way!
Artificial Intraocular Lenses
Cataracts, although not harmful to the eye, can obstruct vision and interfere with day-to-day life. They cloud the eye’s natural lens, which is otherwise normally clear. Cataract surgery eliminates visual obstructions by removing the eye’s natural lens. However, this lens must be replaced or else vision is left cloudy, blurry and undefined. Ophthalmologists now replace natural lenses with artificial intraocular lenses, or IOLs. There are approximately 2 million intraocular lens replacements performed every year in the U.S. alone.
What Is A Lens Implant (IOL)?
A lens implant replaces your natural lens. It is made of acrylic or silicone and will last for the rest of your life. Many different types of lens implants are used today, and your surgeon will recommend the best lens implant for your eyes based on your visual demands. There are two categories of lens implants: Basic Monofocal and Advanced technology.
Basic (monofocal) lens implants correct for only one range of vision, either distance or near, but not both. If you choose to see well in the distance, reading glasses are necessary to see up close. Standard lens implants provide excellent quality of vision and are a good choice for patients who will not mind wearing glasses after surgery.
Advanced Technology implants provide a continuous range of vision from near to far. In contrast to standard lens implants which require glasses for distance or near, premium lens implants expand your range of functional vision for distance and near with seldom use of glasses.
Near vision refers to focus points which are typically 16 inches or closer to your eyes. This is also known as “reading vision”.
Intermediate vision refers to focus points located at arm’s length, such as your computer, music, and the dashboard of your car.
Distance vision refers to focus points which are typically 3 feet or further from your eyes, such as billboards, street signs, and movie screens.
Common Lenses Choices Offered at Multack Eye Care
Monofocal IOL
The most common type of lens used with cataract surgery is called a monofocal IOL. It has one focusing distance. It is set to focus for up close or distance vision. Most people have them set for clear distance vision. Then they wear eyeglasses for reading or close work.
Some IOLs have different focusing powers within the same lens. These are called multifocal, tri-focal, or EDOF lenses. These IOLs reduce your dependence on glasses by giving you clear vision for more than one set distance. Take to our experts if you’d like to depend less on glasses after cataract surgery!
Toric IOL
Toric IOL’s are one of the most popular patients choices when looking to correct all or some of your astigmatism. A Toric corrects for both conditions, cataracts, and astigmatism. The Toric IOL is a foldable, single-piece lens that is implanted during cataract surgery to replace the clouded lens. The unique design of the Toric IOL makes it possible to reduce or eliminate corneal astigmatism and significantly improve uncorrected distance vision.
Multifocal IOL
These IOLs provide both distance and near focus at the same time. The lens has different zones set at different powers.
Extended depth-of-focus
This is an intraocular lens (IOL) technology in the treatment of presbyopia. In contrast to multifocal (MF) IOLs, EDOF lenses create a single elongated focal point, rather than several foci, to enhance depth of focus.
Trifocal lenses
These latest-generation lenses are called trifocals because they offer clear vision at middle distances, which is generally anything at arm’s length. This is in addition to providing near and far vision.What’s more, trifocal lenses allow a person to switch effortlessly between all three distances – near (reading) distance, long distance and the in-between distances. Vision is clear at all those points – something the previous multifocal IOLs couldn’t achieve.
Light Adjustable Lens
The RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens is the first and only intraocular lens (IOL) that can be customized after cataract surgery. The Light Adjustable Lens is made of a special photosensitive material that can be adjusted in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. This optimization is done by your eye doctor in the weeks following lens implantation through a series of non-invasive light
treatments that take only a few minutes each. You will have the unique ability to adjust and preview your vision until it meets your personal desires and lifestyle requirements. The Light Adjustable Lens delivers superior vision outcomes that non-adjustable IOLs cannot match.
Light Adjustable Lens Patient Overview
Virtual Lens Comparison
Is There Any Additional Cost?
The cost of cataract surgery, anesthesia, and the standard lens implant is covered by your insurance excluding any co-payments or deductibles. The premium advanced technology lens implants are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance plans. An out-of-pocket expense for the premium lens implants will cover the cost of the lens itself. In some cases, there will be an added cost when an additional procedure is required to optimize your vision such as LASIK. Multack Eye Care is proud to offer Care Credit which allows for 0% interest and low payment plans. www.carecredit.com
Which Advanced Technology Lens Do I Choose?
Lens choices can seem overwhelming. At Multack Eye Care our job is to see you through your new vision journey with the best care possible. What that means is giving you a comfortable experience, the most advanced technology, the most superior options, and to give you the best educational experience to make this choice stress free. This is what we do everyday, and we want to make the process seamless for you! During your visit you will be taken through measurements and scans to learn more about your vision and eye health and that allows us to understand what lens option will fit your eye and help meet your vision expectations. Please take a few moments to watch our educational videos to learn more!
