Advanced IOL
Next-Generation Vision Enhancement
Benefits & Considerations
Advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs) provide cutting-edge vision correction beyond standard options, addressing presbyopia, astigmatism, and low-light contrast. These lenses, including multifocal, EDOF, toric, and light-adjustable IOLs, enhance visual clarity and reduce dependence on glasses for a more seamless, natural vision experience.
Pros
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Enhanced Vision Quality
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Astigmatism Correction
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Customisable Options
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Improved Night Vision
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Multiple Vision Corrections
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Greater Independence from Glasses
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Improved Contrast and Depth Perception
Cons
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Higher Cost
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Potential Visual Disturbances
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Adaptation Period
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Not Suitable for All Eye Conditions
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Glasses May Still Be Needed
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Not covered on insurance
Choosing IOL's
Similar to a prescription for glasses, your IOL will have the proper prescription, or lens power, to provide you the greatest vision possible following the surgery. The length of your eye and the curvature of your cornea are measured to calculate the optimum IOL power. This collected data is fed into a computer algorithm to determine the IOL power that is most suited to your eye and desired result.
Factors to consider when choosing IOL;
Important factors when selecting an IOL for lens surgery:
1. Optimal field of vision
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Monofocal IOL
Monofocal (single-focus) lens implants, or IOLs will correct for one of three different vision ranges (distance, intermediate, or near). Their expenses are covered by insurance.
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Multifocal IOL
Multifocal (Presbyopia-correcting) IOLs are high-quality upgrades which correct your vision at multiple (two or even all three) visual ranges - distance, intermediate, and near - removing the need for glasses at those distances. The cost of these specialty lenses will not be covered by insurance.
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Toric IOL
Toric lens are required if you have astigmatism and you want it to be corrected. Toric versions are available for some monofocal lenses and all of the following presbyopia-correcting premium IOLs. Toric lenses are not covered by insurance
2. Pre-Existing Ocular disease
If you have a condition like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, some lenses might not be recommended for you.
During the pre-surgery consultation, your surgeon will go through everything in detail and incorporate it into your plan
3. The Presence of Astigmatism
If astigmatism is present, the most frequent treatment for astigmatism is to replace the clouded lens with a high-end toric intraocular lens (IOL), which can correct astigmatism by altering how light is refracted through the lens.
4. Cost
The usual surgery procedure and insurance coverage both include monofocal (single-focus) lens alternatives.
Toric and multifocal, on the other hand, are high-performance enhancements that aren't typically covered by insurance.
The price of these specialised lenses are high. The High performance IOL implant costs more up front, but may end up being more affordable in the long run i.e. over time, IOLs often cost less than eyeglasses or contact lenses.