Premium IOLsPremium IOLs: Sharp vision at a range of distancesJust a few years ago, patients had few choices when it came to the intraocular lens (IOL) implants that would replace their natural lenses during cataract surgery. Single prescription (monofocal) implants were the standard, and patients had to choose between correcting their distance or near vision. Other focal ranges had to be corrected using eyeglasses, unless a patient chose monovision correction, which used a prescription IOL for distance in one eye, and a prescription IOL for reading in the other. The development of multifocal IOLs combined distance and near vision prescription strengths in a single lens, much the way a bifocal combines two prescription strengths in a single pair of eyeglasses. This gave more patients freedom from eyeglasses in many settings. Now, advances in IOL design offer patients more attractive options than ever before in achieving a glasses-free lifestyle. Premium IOLs can brighten your vision while freeing you from the eyeglasses that may have added years to your appearance. Waking up without having to reach for your glasses can start your day with a more youthful feel. As with any medical procedure, it is important to be sure you are a good candidate for any of these premium IOLs. Contact Dr. Behler to see if Crystalens, ReSTOR, or TECNIS is the right IOL for you.
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