What is a Cataract?
A cataract occurs when the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy. As this happens, vision
steadily declines and becomes impaired.
The most common reason that people develop cataracts is due to aging. However, you can also develop cataracts for other reasons like trauma, genetics, or other medical conditions.
If you have cataracts, they usually develop slowly and gradually over time. They may affect
one or both eyes. As the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy, it obstructs the passage of light, making
it more challenging to see things clearly.
Because of this, you may notice your vision becoming blurry
and distorted, or feel like you're looking at the world around you through a foggy or dirty window.
How Do You Know If You Have Cataracts?
If you have a cataract, you may notice signs like:
These are only some of the signs of cataracts. If you suspect you could have cataracts, schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologist at Gadsden Eye Associates.
What is an IOL?
An intraocular lens (or IOL) is an artificial lens implanted in your eye during cataract surgery. The IOL replaces your natural lens and lets you see clearly after cataract surgery. There are many IOLs available, and depending on the one you choose, you can look forward to better vision than you had before cataract surgery.
The IOL you choose will depend on your lifestyle goals, visual needs, and budget requirements, as premium lenses are paid for out of pocket but provide patients with significantly better vision, making them well worth the investment. Your Gadsden Eye Associates ophthalmologist will review the available IOLs and make the best recommendation for you based on these things.
Request an AppointmentIOL Options Offered at Gadsden Eye Associates
Gadsden Eye Associates offers some of the most advanced and state-of-the-art intraocular lens options. These include:
PanOptix Trifocal IOL
The PanOptix is the first and only trifocal IOL to receive FDA approval. It provides patients with clear vision up close, far away and at intermediate distances.
With the PanOptix trifocal lens, you can reduce your dependence on visual aids and achieve a fuller range of visual capabilities. Your vision will be crisper, sharper, and more vibrant than ever before.
Vivity Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOL
The Vivity IOL is the first and only non-diffractive extended depth of focus lens. It gives patients excellent intermediate vision while allowing them to see well up close.
The Vivity IOL also gives patients enhanced contrast sensitivity and reduces halos and glare. Using proprietary X-WAVE technology, the Vivity lens stretches and shifts light without splitting it, providing patients with a continuous extended focal range that uses all available light energy.
Toric IOL
If you have astigmatism, a toric lens may be the best choice. Toric lenses are the only IOLs specifically designed to treat astigmatism.
Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is an irregular shape, leading to distorted or blurry vision. Choosing a toric IOL allows patients with astigmatism to achieve clearer vision during a single procedure. Most premium IOLs, including the Vivity IOL and the PanOptix IOL, are also available in toric models.
Light Adjustable Lens
The revolutionary Light Adjustable Lens allows your eye doctor to customize your vision correction after cataract surgery, ensuring that you achieve the sharpest, clearest sight possible. No other IOL allows you to test drive your vision after cataract surgery before locking in your vision. Whether you require correction for distance vision, intermediate vision, or near vision, the Light Adjustable Lens can be adjusted to optimize your vision for your daily activities.
