At Eye Specialists of Mid Florida we offer the highest quality premium Intraocular Lenses (IOL’s) for our patients after their cataract surgery.  Premium IOL’s, also know as multifocal lenses, differ from monofocal aritifical lenses in the fact that they allow our patients to have a greater quality in range of vision as monofocal lenses will have a one zone in the range of vision that will be of quality.  An example would be a multifocal lens may allow you to have better vision in distance and intermediate ranges while a monofocal may allow you have quality distance vision.

The four main Premium IOL’s available in the market now are the Toric, ReSTOR, ReZoom and CrystaLens lenses.  All of these lenses have extraordinary quality however each lens will suit our patients in a different way.  Please review the information below to find which premium lens may best suit your needs.  As always be sure to consult your physician before making any choices on the lens you would like to use.

Optimal Candidate:  Virtually everyone who has cataracts and is in good general health.

Expectations:  With your near vision you may need to bring things closer than you have been accustomed to in the past.  Your Intermediate vision will be good and will progress as time goes by.

Spectacle Use:  80% of the patients were spectacle free.

Manufacturer: Alcon Laboratories Inc.

Acrysof Toric Lens

Optimal Candidate: Any person with cataracts that also has an

astigmatism

Expectations:  Distance vision will be increased and clear

Spectacle Use:

Manufacturer:  Alcon Laboratories Inc.

ReZoom Lens

Optimal Candidate: Any person with cataracts electing to have surgery that has difficulty reading, difficulty seeing close objects and difficulty seeing to drive, especially at night

Expectations: Puts in a third focal point to help with intermediate activities however it cuts down on ability to do close work

Spectacle Use: 30% of patients were spectacle free

Manufacturer: Advanced Medical Optics

CrystaLens

Optimal Candidate: Virtually everyone who has cataracts and is in good general health.

Expectations:  Not a good choice for person who enjoys a lot of reading or needlework.  Better option for patients who want to avoid wearing glasses for distance and social activities.  Patient should not mind wearing spectacles to read.

Spectacle Use:

Manufacturer: Eyeonics Inc.