Types of lenses

Because vision problems vary among patients, there are a variety of cataract lenses available today.

Standard

The standard single-vision lens is configured to adapt to any near or farsighted vision problems the patient had prior to surgery resulting in sharp distance vision. Patients who have presbyopia, or diminished ability to read fine print, will still need reading glasses to compensate for the eye’s inability to focus on near objects. 

Multifocal

Although these lenses look similar to a single-vision lens, multifocal lenses provide a wide range of visual ability from reading to distance vision. Concentric circles provide an array of vision strengths to help the eye focus up close, mid-range and distance. After cataract surgery, most patients are much less dependent on glasses of any type – reading or distance.

Toric

Some patients suffer from astigmatism prior to cataract surgery. Astigmatism occurs when your cornea or lens is shaped irregularly. Toric lenses are precisely designed to minimize rotation once the lens is in the eye allowing correction as it is needed to provide sharp distance vision. Patients may need reading glasses following surgery.