Exploring Premium Intraocular Lenses: What Are Your Options?

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If cataracts are clouding your vision, cataract surgery offers a chance not only to restore your sight, but also to see more clearly than you have in years. One of the most exciting parts of cataract surgery is the ability to choose a premium intraocular lens (IOL) customized to your lifestyle and visual goals.

What Is an Intraocular Lens?
During cataract surgery, your eye’s cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. This new lens, called an intraocular lens or IOL, focuses light onto your retina, helping you see clearly again.

While monofocal IOLs provide excellent vision at one focal point (usually distance), premium IOLs can correct for clear vision at two or more focal points. Even patients who have had glasses for most of their lives may be able to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contacts. 

Types of Premium IOLs

Multifocal and Trifocal Lenses
These lenses are designed to give you a full range of vision—near, intermediate, and distance. They use advanced optical zones that focus light for various distances, allowing you to see your phone, computer, and road signs with ease.

Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) Lense
EDOF lenses offer a continuous range of clear vision from distance to intermediate, with fewer halos or glare compared to traditional multifocal lenses. They’re great for patients who spend time on computers or driving at night.

Toric Lenses
If you have astigmatism, toric IOLs can correct the irregular curvature of your cornea that causes blurred or distorted vision. This reduces your dependence on glasses for distance vision after surgery.

Light Adjustable Lenses (LAL)                                         
The newest innovation in lens technology, light adjustable lenses can be fine-tuned after surgery. Your surgeon adjusts the lens with a special light treatment, ensuring you achieve your best personalized vision.

How to Choose the Right Lens for You
Choosing the right IOL depends on your individual visual needs, including your hobbies, activities, lifestyle, and pre-existing eye conditions such as glaucoma or macular degeneration. Do you enjoy reading without glasses? Drive frequently at night? Spend hours on digital devices? Your Columbia Eye surgeon will guide you through every option to create a customized surgical plan that fits your needs.

The Columbia Eye Difference
At Columbia Eye, our board-certified ophthalmologists use the most advanced cataract surgery technology, including femtosecond laser precision and premium IOL options. We’ve been helping the Midlands see clearly for generations, and we’re committed to delivering exceptional vision outcomes with compassionate, patient-focused care.

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures in modern medicine and with today’s lens options, it’s also one of the most customizable. Schedule a consultation with one of our cataract specialists to explore which lens option can give you your personal best vision.