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What Are Premium Cataract Lenses? Premium cataract lenses are an upgrade from the monofocal lens that provides high-quality vision at only one focal point. However, you don’t live your life on one focal point! The premium lenses are the cherry on top of the FDA-approved laser-assisted cataract surgery we offer.
What is the average success rate of modern cataract surgery?
High success rates Most people do exceedingly well with cataract surgery. Its success rate is about 99 percent. Complications from cataract surgery are rare but may include corneal swelling and/or inflammation in the eyes.
Why are toric lenses so expensive?
It generally takes more expertise for an eye doctor to fit a patient for toric contacts than it does for regular lenses. For this reason, a toric lens fitting may cost more than a regular contact lens fitting. Since torics are more complex in design, the cost of replacing them will be higher than most regular contacts.
Is there a “more recommended” Lens Implant for cataract surgery?
To be clear, there really isn’t such a thing as the “more recommended” lens implant used during cataract surgery. Understand that the primary aim of any cataract surgery is first and foremost to replace the natural lens that has turned cloudy and replacing it with a new clear artificial lens implant.
Are all cataract IOLs the same?
Cataract surgery involves removing a clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (also called an IOL) to improve your vision. However, not all IOLs are the same. Some can help you see near or far even better. Choosing the right lens for you can be confusing.
Should I get a monofocal lens for my cataracts?
As part of your cataract surgery, your doctor will place a new lens inside of your eye. ( Learn more) A monofocal lens might be right for you if you don’t mind continuing to wear glasses for some tasks.
Do you still need glasses after cataract surgery?
As part of your cataract surgery, your doctor will place a new lens inside of your eye. A monofocal lens might be right for you if you don’t mind continuing to wear glasses for some tasks. A multifocal lens might be better for you if you want to avoid wearing glasses of any sort, but some people do still need glasses after surgery with this lens.