Lens options

Monofocal Lens

The monofocal lens was the first intraocular lens developed to correct vision and the most frequently used today. It corrects vision at one (mono) fixed distance. You can choose a monofocal lens for either near, intermediate, or far vision. For example, patients who choose a monofocal lens that provides clear distance vision, and then wear glasses for reading and other up-close activities. Many patients choose this lens as it is covered by Medicare and most private insurers.

Toric Lens

The toric lens is for patients who have astigmatism, an irregularly-shaped cornea that improperly refracts light and causes blurriness or distorted vision. A toric lens can correct vision problems that result from astigmatism and significantly reduce or eliminate your dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. Because Medicare and commercial insurance plans consider the toric lens to represent a luxury technology that is not absolutely necessary, there is an out-of-pocket expense for the lens and additional testing, above your standard deductibles, co-pays, and/or co-insurance.

Multifocal Lens

For patients who desire significant independence from glasses and contact lenses, we can achieve these goals using advanced multifocal technology implants such as the PanOptix lens. The multifocal lens is designed to provide high-quality vision at multiple distances such as near and far away, which may minimize the need for glasses for most activities such as driving, reading and computer work. Although the multifocal lens may be an excellent option for reducing your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, it is impossible to guarantee that you will be able to completely eliminate your need for glasses for all activities. Your doctor will tell you if you are a candidate for a multifocal lens implant.

Because Medicare and commercial insurance plans consider the multifocal lens to represent a luxury technology that is not absolutely necessary, there is an out-of-pocket expense for the lens and additional testing, above your standard deductibles, co-pays, and/or co-insurance.

Light Adjustable Lens

Designed for patients who desire maximum independence from glasses and contact lenses, the Light Adjustable Lens can also provide highly refined quality of vision through precise adjustments of the lens after surgery. This lens contains a special material that changes its shape in response to customized UV light treatments delivered by the surgeon a few weeks after the surgery has been completed. This allows for very high precision and predictability of results, as well as tailoring of vision to suit your individual needs. An additional advantage is the relatively low risk of aberrations that may cause glare, halos and loss of sharpness. Although the Light Adjustable Lens may be an excellent option for reducing your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, it is impossible to guarantee that you will be able to completely eliminate your need for glasses for all activities. Your doctor will tell you if you are a candidate for the Light Adjustable Lens implant. Learn more about the Light Adjustable Lens here: RxSight.

Because Medicare and commercial insurance plans consider the Light Adjustable Lens to represent a luxury technology that is not absolutely necessary, there is an out-of-pocket expense for the lens and additional testing, above your standard deductibles, co-pays, and/or co-insurance.