A premium intraocular lens (IOL) is a new type of IOL used in cataract patients that enables the patients to view both far distance and near distance objects without using glasses.
Earlier, monofocal lenses were used in cataract surgery where a patient was able to see the far distance objects with the new artificial lens implanted during surgery and they required additional glasses or lens to enable them to see the near distance objects or for reading.
Now the premium IOLs offer more benefits than monofocal lenses used earlier.
A cataract is a condition which causes clouding of the natural lens of the eye, resulting in blurring or glaring of vision. Surgery is the only treatment for cataracts and is recommended based on the severity of the disease and the impact on the daily activities of the patient. During the surgery, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with a clear plastic lens in the same lens capsule as the natural lens.
The most common types of premium IOLs are:
Multifocal IOL lens are recommended after a thorough preoperative diagnostic evaluation. You will be questioned on your visual expectations and lifestyle – both work and leisure activities – and the importance given to both and amount of time spent on each. Key considerations for patient selection for multifocal IOLs include:
Multifocal IOL may be contraindicated in the following:
Toric IOL will be recommended in the following cases:
Extended Depth of Focus (EDoF) lenses provide sharp vision over a wide range, allowing you to see objects clearly at different distances from far to intermediate: approximately at arm’s length. EDoF IOLs enable you to perform a broad spectrum of activities without visual aid, including sports, socializing, cleaning, cooking, shopping and other typical home and garden tasks, also working on the computer, watching TV or driving a car. Daily tasks become easier and more enjoyable. Most activities can be fulfilled without needing to wear prescription glasses, however, reading glasses may be necessary for fine print and precision work.
EDoF lenses offer increased freedom from glasses while, at the same time, reducing visual side effects typically associated with multifocal IOLs. Some patients are more, others less sensitive to these light phenomena, most of which may be experienced as halos or glare around light sources, especially at night.
Patients with EDoF lenses generally enjoy good night vision, which is particularly important for driving after sunset, for example. The undisturbed and reliable visual performance that EDoF lenses provide also gives patients a feeling of added comfort and safety.
EDoF lenses offer an excellent fit for individuals wishing to maintain an active lifestyle at an older age, as well as those interested in an IOL that perfectly combines greater freedom from glasses for most daily activities with high vision comfort day and night. Consult your Ophthalmologist to see if an EDoF IOL might also be right for you.
Athens EyeCare clinic in the center of Athens is one of the most complete and contemporary technologically equipped Ophthalmology clinic in Greece
