Lens Implant Options
There are many options for intraocular lens implants to choose from, and it’s important for each patient to choose the lens that is best for them. We understand the weight of this choice, and strive to provide the information needed for patients to make informed decisions alongside the expertise of their doctors.
RxSight Light Adjustable Lens
The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is the first and only intraocular lens that can be augmented to your lifestyle after surgery! The Light Adjustable Lens is made of a special photosensitive material that alters the shape and power of your implanted lens in response to ultraviolet (UV) light to refine your vision.
Alcon PanOptix
The Alcon PanOptix lens gives you a full range of vision, including distance, intermediate, and near.
In the vast majority of daily activities, no glasses will be needed; however, there is a possibility of experiencing mild glare at night that usually resolves within 6 months of surgery. This is what patients have said about PanOptix:
- 99% of people with the PanOptix lens would choose the same lens again
- 98% of people with the PanOptix lens would recommend it to family and friends
Alcon Toric
This type of intraocular lens is specifically for astigmatism-correcting. This will give you the potential to have clearer vision and less need for glasses at a distance. Patients who choose this lens will need reading glasses for arm’s length. If you have cataracts and astigmatism, ask your doctor if you’re eligible for the Alcon Toric lens.
Basic Monofocal Lens
Although this lens is covered by insurance, this lens will not guarantee superb vision without glasses at any distance. You would still need glasses after surgery to see at arm’s length and up close.