Clear Lens Extraction

You can think of clear lens extraction as a premature cataract surgery. The clear natural lens of the eye is removed and a man-made implant that will last longer will replace it.

The procedure is incredibly similar to cataract surgery, and while it is often considered a cosmetic procedure and not covered by insurance, it can make a wonderful impact on the rest of your life. There are many different types of replacement lenses, known as intraocular lenses (IOLs), and together with your surgeon you will be able to determine which lens option best fits your lifestyle.

Standard Lens Replacement

The standard intraocular lens is a monofocal lens, which can focus light rays at near or far distances but not both. Most of our patients prefer their vision to be optimized for distance and then will wear reading glasses for tasks like reading, knitting, crosswords, etc. This is the first lens of its kind to be developed, and has been proven to be safe and effective.

Toric Intraocular Lens

A special benefit of Toric IOLs is that these lenses can correct astigmatism. Astigmatism is caused by an irregular shape of the cornea or lens, resulting in pointier rather than rounder shaped eyes. These are also monofocal lenses, so you will have the choice of having your distance or near vision optimized depending on your lifestyle.

Multifocal Intraocular Lens

Unlike the monofocal lenses, a multifocal IOL has different zones within the lens that allow you to focus on objects that are either near or far away. This type of lens is used to reduce dependence on glasses, so you won’t have to always be searching for your reading glasses.









Crystalens Accommodation Intraocular Lens

An accommodating IOL can actually shift position in your eye, mimicking the original lens. This type of lens is used to reduce your dependence on glasses at distances both near and far. Its range of vision is not as vast as a multifocal IOL but the incidence of glare is lower with the accommodating IOL.

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