As we age, common tasks such as reading, driving (particularly at night) or using a computer become more difficult. This can be caused by a condition called cataracts, which is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. If you experience cloudy or milky vision book an appointment so we can help.

Cataracts can be treated by a surgical procedure whereby the eye’s natural lens is replaced with a clear artificial lens known as an intraocular lens (IOL).

Intraocular Lenses for Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world, with approximately 10 million people undergoing the procedure every year. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. With cataract surgery, your eye’s clouded lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens implant, called an intraocular lens or IOL. There are many IOL technologies available to best suit your visual and lifestyle needs.

Choosing the Best IOL Implant for You

During cataract surgery, the clouded natural human lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens known as an intraocular lens (IOL). Intraocular lens implants are prescription lenses that are placed in your eye to help restore your eye’s focusing power once your natural lens has been removed during cataract surgery.

The three main IOL implants are:

Monofocal IOLs – these have one focal point and help correct a specific range of vision (either near, intermediate or far).

Toric IOLs – these IOL implants that have advanced features to help correct astigmatism.

Trifocal IOLs – these are surgical lenses that help correct for near, intermediate and distance vision. Some of them are also toric IOLs that can simultaneously correct astigmatism.

The best IOL implant for you depends on your lifestyle, vision needs, eye anatomy, budget, and ophthalmologist’s recommendations.