Vision Loss

During cataract surgery, the surgeon removes the patient’s damaged lens and replaces it with a sophisticated artificial lens. This replacement lens is called an intraocular lens implant (IOL). There are two main types of IOLs: monofocal and multifocal. If you are planning to undergo cataract surgery in Lincoln, Nebraska, an eye doctor at the Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute can help you decide which type of lens is right for your needs.

Monofocal IOLs

The first intraocular lenses were monofocal. These lenses correct vision at one distance - near, intermediate, or far. To see clearly at other distances, patients with monofocal IOLs have to rely on prescription glasses. With the advantages multifocal lenses offer, monofocal IOLs are not as widely used as they once were.

Multifocal IOLs

Unlike their monofocal counterparts, multifocal IOLs can correct vision at multiple distances. Typically, the brain goes through a short adjustment period as it learns to use the visual information supplied by multifocal IOLs. A variety of options are available to patients who prefer multifocal IOLs.

Crystalens HD®

With Crystalens HD, patients can enjoy freedom from cataracts and presbyopia. The exciting technology behind this advanced IOL is based on the workings of the natural human eye. Like a natural lens, the Crystalens HD constantly adjusts to meet the patient’s vision requirements.

ReStor™

The ReStor multifocal IOL greatly reduces or eliminates patients’ need for glasses or contacts after cataract surgery. The key to its success lies in the structure of the lens itself.  Multiple tiers corresponding to different ranges of vision allow clear vision at various distances.

ReZoom®

In order to provide quality vision near, far, and in between, as well as in various types of lighting, the ReZoom lens has five visual zones. One supports clear distance vision in bright lighting, while another aids focusing at a distance in when it is darker. Other zones handle near vision in a range of light conditions.