Toric Lens Options
AcrySof® IQ Toric Intraocular Lens
Ideal for decreasing postoperative astigmatism, the toric intraocular lens is designed to correct regular corneal astigmatism from affecting your vision. When an eye has astigmatism, it can’t see clearly at any distance without glasses or contacts. Upon completing this surgery, patients will most likely need distance or reading glasses.
AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Intraocular Lens
This FDA-approved multifocal option is the first and only trifocal lens available in the United States. The premium lens allows for three different distances of vision for clear near, intermediate and distance vision. Instead of adopting reading glasses or wearing bifocals, this lens corrects blurry vision at all levels of distance at once. In fact, 80.5% of people with the PanOptix® Lens reported never using glasses after surgery, and 11.4% reported that they rarely used them.Â
AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Toric Intraocular Lens
This intraocular lens combines the benefits of both the Acrysoft® IQ Toric and Acrysoft® IQ Pan Optix® Tri-focal intraocular lens resulting in the correction of blurry vision at all levels of distance at once. With AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Toric Intraocular Lens vision becomes sharper and brighter, and there are no longer any blurry zones that create straining to focus for all distances of sight. The Acrysoft® IQ PanOptix® Toric Trifocal Intraocular Lens is an excellent choice if you want to significantly reduce your dependence on glasses and/or contact lenses and if you also have significant astigmatism.
AcrySof® IQ Vivity™ Toric Extended Vision Intraocular Lens
This intraocular lens combines the benefits of both the Acrysoft® IQ Toric and Acrysoft® IQ Vivity® Toric Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular lenses, resulting in a broader range of vision with fewer visual disturbances. The AcrySof® IQ Vivity™ Toric Extended Vision Intraocular Lens is a great choice if you have astigmatism and want to significantly reduce your dependence on glasses and/or contact lenses.
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Whether you reside in St Pete, Pinellas Park, or a nearby community, you can take advantage of our comprehensive range of optometry and ophthalmology services, including cataracts surgery conducted by board-certified professionals and guidance with selecting the right cataract surgery lens option for you. Contact us today to set up an initial consultation!
Monofocal lenses are the traditional and most commonly used IOLs. They provide clear vision at one specific distance, usually either distance (for activities like driving) or near (for reading). Many people opt for monofocal lenses and use glasses for activities at the other distances.
Multifocal lenses are designed to provide clear vision at multiple distances. They have different zones within the lens for near, intermediate, and distance vision. This can reduce the dependence on glasses for various activities.
Toric lenses are specifically designed to correct astigmatism, which is a common refractive error caused by an irregular shape of the cornea. Toric IOLs can help improve both cataract and astigmatism issues in one procedure, reducing the need for glasses.
EDOF lenses are a newer type of IOL that aims to provide a continuous range of vision from distance to intermediate (computer) but will require glasses for detail. They may offer reduced dependency on glasses for various activities.
Accommodating lenses are designed to mimic the eye’s natural ability to shift focus between near and far objects. While they may reduce the need for reading glasses, their effectiveness can vary from person to person.
Aspheric lenses are designed to replicate the natural shape of the eye’s lens, providing enhanced contrast sensitivity and reducing optical aberrations. They are often used to improve visual quality.
Presbyopia-correcting lenses, including multifocal and accommodating lenses, aim to address the natural loss of near vision that occurs with age. They can provide a broader range of focus for various distances.
In many cases, patients are cleared to resume driving shortly after surgery, especially if the vision in the treated eye meets certain criteria. However, it’s essential to follow your surgeon’s guidance regarding when it’s safe to drive.
The final results of cataract surgery, including stabilized vision, are typically realized within a few weeks. Some individuals may still require glasses for specific tasks, especially if they chose monofocal lenses that provide clear vision at one distance.
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