Lens Options
Traditional intraocular lens are monofocal, meaning they only corrected the problems associated with cataract, while not addressing additional visual impairment issues. At Cataract Consultants, we utilize several types of special intraocular lenses, which can potentially correct problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, night vision or the need for reading glasses or bifocals. Following your initial consultation, we will determine which lens is right for you.
AcrySof® ReSTOR®
For patients that are near- or farsighted, in addition to having a cataract, we replace the cloudy cataract with a ReSTOR® lens. This multifocal lens can allow patients to see from near to far following surgery.
Multifocal Lens Description
AcrySof® Toric
For patients with astigmatism in addition to having a cataract, we replace the cloudy cataract with a Toric lens. This uniquely-designed lens can reduce or possibly eliminate corneal astigmatism following surgery.
Toric Lens Description
TECNIS® Multifocal Lens
For patients with a cataract plus issues with near- or farsightedness, difficulty reading or issues with driving at night, or require bifocals, we replace the cloudy cataract with a TECNIS® lens. This multifocal lens is designed to restore vision at any distance and in any light condition.
Crystalens®
For patients with a cataract plus difficulty focusing on objects at any distance, we replace the cloudy cataract with a Crystalens®. Using the eye’s natural focusing system, a Crystalens® is designed to restore a full range of vision, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses following surgery.
Clear lens Extraction
For patients with presbyopia and or astigmatism wishing to be less dependent on glasses.
Limbal Relaxing Incisions
For patients with astigmatism. Performed during or after the cataract surgery to reduce the astigmatism that will cause blurred vision after cataract surgery.