Different Lenses Used For Cataract Surgery - Arohi Eye Hospital

1. Simply thinking about cataract surgery can be stressful, let alone undergoing it. Making a decision to undergo the surgery can be stressful too, but when you are suffering from cataracts, there is no other option for you. But, one decision that you have to make gives you many options to choose from – the eye lens that you need to implant. There are many different types of lenses that can be implanted into the eyes for a cataract surgery. Here is everything that you would want to know about cataract lenses, which can help you be well- informed before getting ready for the surgery. The intraocular lenses (IOL) are artificial lenses that can be inserted into the eyes to replace your natural damaged eye lens so that you can see clearly with a better vision. With amazing advancements in ophthalmic surgery techniques and technologies, there are a variety of options to choose from. But, one thing you should remember is that lens replacement for cataract surgery is permanent, which means once done, it is done for a lifetime, and that means that it is only a one-time decision. However, a one-time decision means there is a lot of thought that you need to put in to decide as to which lens you want to choose. You should choose a powerful artificial lens that can have your cataracts treated successfully and can dramatically improve your vision. Standard monofocal lenses These lenses can help improve your vision, but is helpful only for those who are shortsighted or farsighted, as they can help to see only at a certain distance. With these kinds of lenses, you can thus treat shortsightedness, but you will require additional glasses to see clearly at a distance; or vice versa. If these lenses are what you choose, then you can treat only a certain distance. Long distance treatment is helpful for those who drive for a

2. living, or for those who are involved with sports like golf. Similarly, short distance treatment is helpful for those who read a lot, or have a lot of paper documentation to do. Multifocal lenses Multifocal lenses can help improve vision at a number of specific distances, which can be helpful for those who need to constantly switch distances during the day. For example, if you have a lot of paper work to do at work, while also having to make or attend presentations or drive a lot, then multifocal lenses can help. Monovision For those who have both short distance and long distance jobs to do, there is yet another option – monovision. This is where both the eyes have different lenses implanted – one with a short distance lens, and the other with a long distance lens. This corrects problems with both short and long sightedness, but with one eye being used at a time. Toric lenses These lenses are best for those suffering from astigmatism. Astigmatism blurs vision only slightly, so choosing a toric lens for such a problem should work just fine, as these lenses can help improve vision at one specific distance only. Now, you can choose the kind of lens you would wish to implant into your eyes to help you see better. However, if you are still unsure, you can always seek the help of professionals. Book an appointment with the doctors at Arohi Eye Hospital to get the right diagnosis and consultation, along with a quick, successful, and painless cataract surgery in Andheri West. A cataract eye surgery combined with the right lens replacement can prove to be life changing! So, worry not, and book an appointment right away. ALSO READ: Preparing For Cataract Surgery