Cataract surgery is a part of life because cataracts are a part of life. When it comes time to prepare for cataract surgery, you and your eye doctor will have some critical decisions to make.
One decision, in particular, has a massive impact on the quality of your eyesight after cataract surgery. Which IOL you choose to have implanted during cataract surgery is vital to the level of your sight.
Keep reading to learn why the PanOptix trifocal IOL can give you the vision you want.
What is an IOL?
An intraocular lens, or IOL, is a device that gets implanted during cataract surgery. It replaces and handles the duties of your natural lens.
During cataract surgery, your natural lens needs to get taken out of your eye. If your eye doctor has determined it’s time for cataract surgery, cataracts are likely blocking your vision.
When cataracts begin to interfere with your everyday life, it’s time for cataract surgery. The IOL you choose will give you clear eyesight again after cataract surgery.
The IOL you select for cataract surgery defines the level and quality of your vision after the procedure. IOLs come in a wide variety of types and capabilities.
They range from the basic monofocal IOL to premium IOLs. Monofocal IOLs provide functional vision at one distance.
That means you will still need glasses for other distances with a monofocal IOL. Premium IOLs give you vision at more than one distance and can reduce or end your need for glasses!
Premium IOLs can even correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. They come in different categories based on how they correct your eyesight.
One new type of IOL is the trifocal IOL. The PanOptix trifocal IOL is the first FDA-approved trifocal IOL available.
It has three refractive zones, compared to two as in other multifocal IOLs. This extra zone gives it some distinct advantages over other premium IOLs.
What is the PanOptix Trifocal IOL?
The PanOptix Trifocal IOL is the first IOL to have a third refractive zone built into the lens. This zone is set between the two traditional zones found in most multifocal IOLs.
Having this intermediate area of correction gives you sharper vision across the board. It allows you to transition between near and far vision without any interruptions in your sight.
The lens also includes material that filters ultraviolet and blue light. This protects your eyes from sun damage and screen fatigue.
The PanOptix trifocal IOL provides deep and clear focus at all levels. It gives you excellent near and intermediate vision and adequate up-close vision.
Its near vision capabilities should eliminate your use of reading glasses. You may only need visual aids to read tiny text like on a prescription bottle.
Besides that, the PanOptix trifocal IOL gives you absolute visual freedom.
Have you begun developing cataracts? Are they interfering with your daily life?
It may be time to consider cataract surgery. Schedule a cataract screening at Stahl Eyecare in Manhattan, NY, to see if the PanOptix trifocal IOL is right for you!
