Multifocal IOL Brand Options
Cataract surgery has come a long way over the past decade or two, and premier eye surgeons like Dr. Goosey are at the forefront of these advancements in multifocal IOL brands and other cataract lens brands. or intraocular lens implants. With a wide range of options to choose from today, Dr. Goosey is committed to providing the latest in advanced cataract surgery technology. His choice to use only the most innovative lenses reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence and high-quality patient care.
Before the development of intraocular lenses (IOLs), people had to wear thick glasses or special contact lenses to achieve good vision after cataract surgery. Today, with the technology behind modern IOLs offers a variety of multifocal IOL brands that can provide you near the quality of vision you had in your twenties.
Most IOLs are made from a flexible, foldable material similar to plastic. These implants, like eyeglasses lenses, are customized with the correct prescription to give you the best possible vision. Whether you’re more concerned with distance or near vision, or want the ability to see clearly at both ranges, there are cataract lens brands designed to meet your specific needs.
Read on to learn more about how different intraocular lenses can correct specific vision problems.
Modern Intraocular Lens Implant Types
MULTIFOCAL INTRAOCULAR LENS
Multifocal IOLs are designed to help the patient see at near, intermediate and distance ranges, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses for both distance and near vision.
TORIC INTRAOCULAR LENS
Topic IOLs are perfect for patients with astigmatism that cannot be corrected with a limbal relaxing incision during surgery. These lenses can be used for distance vision in both eyes, or for a monovision treatment, potentially reducing their dependence on glasses.
MONOFOCAL INTRAOCULAR LENS
Monofocal IOLs provide clear vision at a single focal distance (either near or far). This type of IOL has been used for several decades, and is the most common of all the different types of intraocular lenses. While they can correct cataracts, patients will still need glasses for tasks requiring focus up-close.
Offering the Best IOL Products
Dr. Goosey and his staff at Houston Eye Associates offer a range of multifocal IOL brands, toric, and monofocal IOL options. To determine which lens is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Goosey prior to surgery.
Multifocal IOLs
TECNIS® Symfony IOL
The TECNIS® Symfony IOL is the latest in multifocal IOL technology available today. It provides clear high-quality vision that enables them at distances, allowing patients to enjoy life without the hassle of glasses. Learn more about TECNIS® Symfony IOL technology today, and then contact our office for an appointment at 713-558-8777.
Alcon AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® Multifocal IOL
The Alcon AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® Multifocal IOL is a breakthrough lens that enables patients to see both near and far. Dr. Goosey recommends this lens for patients who are more technology-oriented, and frequently use computers or tablets, as it offers excellent intermediate range of vision.
Abbott TECNIS® Multifocal IOL
The Abbott TECNIS® Multifocal IOL is an advanced lens providing excellent vision at near and far distances, under various lighting conditions, effectively restoring youthful vision. This lens is ideal for patients who engage in a lot of close-up work, such as reading physical books or newspapers.
What to Expect After Surgery with a Multifocal Lens:
- Fluctuating vision, especially for reading in low light conditions.
- Initial sunbursts and halos around headlights and taillights, which typically improves over time.
- Adjusting to the newly operated eye without glasses; your brain just needs time to adjust to the new vision.
- Optimal vision is achieved only after both eyes have undergone surgery with multifocal lenses, allowing clearer vision at both near and far distances.
Remember:
- Continue to use the newly operated eye without glasses. Although it may be blurry sometimes, your brain needs time to adjust to the new vision.
- Your vision after surgery in only one eye will not be as good as your final vision with both eyes. The multifocal implants are meant to be used bilaterally. You will only achieve optimal vision after you have had the surgery in both eyes. Once both eyes have had surgery with multifocal lenses, your vision will be clearer for both distance and near.
- Be patient – learning to see with a new artificial lens can take some time.
Toric IOL Brands
TECNIS® Symfony Toric IOL
TECNIS® Symfony Toric IOL is one of the best toric intraocular lenses available, providing superior stability in correcting astigmatism and delivering advanced optical performance.
Alcon AcrySof® Toric Multifocal IOL
The Alcon Acrysof® Toric Multifocal IOL combines toric and multifocal technologies, allowing patients to correct both astigmatism and presbyopia without needing additional refractive procedures such as LASIK or PRK.
Abbott TECNIS® Toric IOL
The Abbott TECNIS® Toric IOL is a monofocal lens designed to correct corneal astigmatism. Unlike multifocal lenses, it does not provide both near and far vision but focuses on correcting vision at a single distance.
Alcon AcrySof® Toric IOL
The Alcon AcrySof® Toric IOL is a monofocal lens designed to correct corneal astigmatism. Unlike multifocal lenses, it does not provide both near and far vision but focuses on correcting vision at a single distance
Monofocal IOLs
Abbott TECNIS® Monofocal IOL
The Alcon AcrySof® Monofocal IOL is typically recommended for patients who are undergoing basic cataract surgery and do not mind using glasses to supplement their vision for tasks requiring different focal distances.
Alcon AcrySof® Monofocal IOL
This is a 1-piece monofocal lens typically recommended for patients who are getting basic cataract surgery and are not concerned with becoming spectacle independent.