A cataract occurs when the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded, leading to blurry vision and difficulty seeing at night. As cataracts progress, they can cause significant vision impairment, making everyday activities like reading or driving challenging. The good news is that modern cataract surgery offers a safe and effective treatment to restore clear vision and improve quality of life.
Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial one called an intraocular lens (IOL). The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and performed on an outpatient basis, meaning you can return home the same day. The surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia, making it painless.
While traditional lenses provide clear vision, they often don’t reduce dependence on glasses or contacts. Premium lenses are designed to improve vision at various distances, reducing or eliminating the need for corrective eyewear after cataract surgery. Some of the premium lens options include:
These lenses correct vision at one distance (usually for distance vision) but may still require reading glasses for close-up tasks.
These lenses help improve both near and distance vision, minimizing the need for glasses.
Extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses provide a continuous range of vision, especially at intermediate distance, by elongating the eye’s focus. They offer a more natural visual experience with reduced dependence on glasses and fewer visual disturbances like halos or glare.
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