Lens Implant Options (IOLs)

Types of IOLs

Standard IOL

A standard or traditional IOL is a monofocal lens, which means that it can correct vision at a single distance. A standard monofocal lens can provide clear vision at one range, and will typically correct distance vision. This means that you would still need reading glasses to perform close-up tasks or other corrective eyewear depending on your current prescription. A benefit of the standard IOL is that the cost of this lens is typically covered by insurance.

Toric IOLs (Astigmatism-Correcting)

Toric IOLs are premium lenses that are designed to correct astigmatism. Monofocal toric lenses correct vision at a single distance in addition to correcting astigmatism. Multifocal toric lenses can correct multiple distances and astigmatism. If you choose a multifocal toric lens, you may be able to reduce or eliminate the need for contacts or glasses.

Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs

Presbyopia, or age-related near vision loss, affects everyone as we get older.² Presbyopia-correcting IOLs are premium lenses that can improve vision at all distances. These advanced lenses offer a multitude of benefits, including the highest likelihood of complete vision correction to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.

We offer several types of presbyopia correcting IOLs:

• Multifocal IOLs correct a range of distances.
• Accommodating IOLs can correct multiple distances and are designed to mimic your natural lens by moving with your eyes in a way that mimics a natural lens.
• PanOptix^® Trifocal IOL is an innovative lens that corrects near, intermediate and distance vision.

¹ National Eye Institute. Cataract Data and Statistics. Available: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-data-and-statistics/cataract-data-and-statistics Accessed June 4, 2020.
² National Eye Institute. Presbyopia Fact Sheet. https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/Presbyopia.pdf Accessed June 4, 2020.