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When cataract surgery is performed the doctor removes the old damaged lens and replaces it with a new lens called an Intraocular lens. There are several different types of IOL’s that are designed to fit your lifestyle and help you see clearly after cataract surgery!
The most common type of lens used with cataract surgery is called a monofocal IOL. It has one focusing distance. It is set to focus for up close, medium range or distance vision. Most people have them set for clear distance vision. Expect to wear eyeglasses for reading or close work if needed.
As the name suggests multifocal IOL’s are used to fix vision at multiple distances. With this type of lens you can correct your vision up close and at a distance. Once your cataract surgery is completed, you’ll not only see clearly but may no longer need your reading glasses!
Toric IOLS are designed to correct astigmatism in patients. An astigmatism is the result of an irregularly shaped cornea and can cause blurred vision at any distance. After cataract surgery you will have crisp clear vision at one range.
At Scottsdale Eye, we utilize the femtosecond laser and ORA (Optiwave Refractive Analysis) system to deliver the most precise and personalized cataract surgery available today. The femtosecond laser makes cataract surgery more precise by using light instead of a blade to create tiny openings and soften the cataract, making it easier and smoother to remove, while ORA provides real-time measurements during surgery to ensure optimal lens selection and visual outcomes. This advanced technology helps us achieve sharper vision, faster recovery, and greater confidence in your results.
Femtosecond laser technology brings precision and safety to cataract surgery. This advanced laser assists your surgeon in performing key steps of cataract removal with remarkable accuracy, including creating incisions and softening the cataract for easier removal.
Benefits of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery:
ORA (Optiwave Refractive Analysis) technology provides real-time measurements during cataract surgery to help your surgeon achieve the most precise vision correction possible. While traditional cataract surgery uses measurements taken before surgery, ORA allows your surgeon to measure your eye during surgery, after the cataract is removed, to fine-tune the power of your intraocular lens (IOL) for optimal results.
Benefits of ORA-guided cataract surgery:
The First and Only Lens That Can Be Adjusted After Surgery
The Light Adjustable Lens is made of a special photosensitive material that changes the shape and power of your implanted lens in response to ultraviolet (UV) light to optimize your vision. The Light Delivery Device (LDD) non-invasively delivers this UV light to precisely reshape your lens based on the visual correction that is needed to target your custom prescription.