Multifocal Lens
Overview
Pros
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Insurance does not cover the whole procedure
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Not everyone is a candidate
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Night vision may get worse, when driving
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May have symptoms of glare and/or halos around lights
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Glasses may still be needed for best distance vision or for reading small print
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Multifocal lenses will provide a range of focus
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Less dependency on glasses
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Correct multiple vision problems, like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia
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Able to maintain proper depth perception
Cons
Multifocal lenses will provide multiple points of focus which leads to less dependency on eyeglasses and or contacts. These advanced lenses give similar range of vision to bifocals and multifocal contact lenses. Depending on the lens, they may correct vision far away, up close and at intermediate distances. The downside is that your insurance may not cover multifocal lenses so you will have to pay out of pocket. The average price for a premium IOL is between $2,000 to $4,000. Also, not everyone is a candidate for multifocal lenses. During your cataract consultation, you and your doctor will discuss which type of lenses are best for your eyes and lifestyle.
Panoptix Lens
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Trifocal lens technology
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Vision focused at 3 distances - far, intermediate, and near
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Made by Alcon
Synergy Lens
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Trifocal and extended depth of focus (EDOF) technology
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Vision focused at 3 distances - far, intermediate, and near
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Made by Johnson and Johnson
Vivity Lens
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Extended depth of focus (EDOF) lens technology
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Vision focused at 2 distances - far and intermediate
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Monovision can be used to improve near vision
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Made by Alcon
Symfony Lens
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Extended depth of focus (EDOF) lens technology
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Vision focused at 2 distances - far and intermediate
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Made by Johnson and Johnson
