During the cataract surgery procedure, your Ocala Eye ophthalmologist will replace the cloudy lens within your eye with a lens implant (IOL). The most advanced IOLs strive to offer the greatest degree of visual freedom. Ocala Eye offers the leading FDA-approved Premium Next Generation IOL designs including:
Patients choosing to have Next Generation IOLs will most likely find that they can drive, watch television, play golf and keep score, read a menu, play cards or do crafts-without the need for glasses. By choosing one of these lens implants you will enjoy a full range of vision with minimal if any reliance on glasses.
While the technology and strengths of premium lenses differ (see IOL Comparison chart), these IOLs promise to deliver the widest range of vision. The key is matching the right patient to the advantages that specific Premium Next Generation IOLs offer. Your Ocala Eye ophthalmologist will be able to explain the benefits to you and relate why one particular lens choice would be better for you.
While the advances in IOL technology are extraordinary, the only lens that allows you to see clearly in all vision ranges is the lens that you were born with. Each IOL type has its strengths and weaknesses, and understanding the tradeoffs in choosing one lens over another is very important when matching your visual needs with the appropriate IOL. To help you understand the different ranges of vision, see the 5 Zones of Vision chart below.
Patients choosing these lens implants typically experience a greater overall freedom from glasses allowing them to participate in most everyday activities without dependence on, or the hassle of glasses. Medicare and most insurance companies pay for the cataract procedure, but there is an out of pocket expense to cover the cost of the Premium Next Generation IOL and its near vision features.
To speak with an eye care professional in the Ocala, Florida area, contact Ocala Eye today.
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