If you have ever experienced presbyopia, you understand the frustration it can cause. Presbyopia is an age-related refractive error that causes a decline in close-up vision.
This means that reading and doing detailed work becomes challenging without reading glasses. Now, imagine having presbyopia in addition to cataracts!
At Eyesight Ophthalmic Services, we know how having presbyopia and cataracts can affect our patient’s quality of life. That’s why we are now offering the PanOptix and Vivity IOLs– the new solution to presbyopia and cataracts.
Presbyopia is a natural part of aging. People older than 40 will often notice that their near vision is slowly becoming less and less sharp.
This is usually the age when people start reaching for their reading glasses more often. If you had perfect near vision and now notice that you need reading glasses to read or do detailed work, you probably have presbyopia.
In younger people, the natural lens in the eye, which is responsible for focusing light, has the ability to accommodate different distances. As we age, the natural lens becomes less flexible and more rigid, making it difficult to move and accommodate near vision.
Cataracts are one of the most prevalent eye conditions in the world. Almost everyone will develop cataracts as they age, some even earlier.
Cataracts occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to protein build-up, resulting in blurry, foggy, or distorted vision. Cataracts are nearly impossible to avoid and can occur in addition to presbyopia.
You may not experience many symptoms initially, and a higher prescription might help you see better. However, once cataracts significantly impair your vision, cataract surgery becomes necessary.
The procedure involves removing your cataract-affected natural lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens, or IOL. If cataracts develop in both eyes, each eye will be treated one at a time so you retain your vision and functionality in between surgery dates.
The PanOptix trifocal IOL can correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, as well as presbyopia. It is the only IOL to offer clear vision at three distinct powers: near, intermediate, and distance vision.
The PanOptix IOL is designed with proprietary ENLIGHTEN technology that uses three rings of alternating prescriptions to provide clear vision at all distances. This can significantly reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contacts, bringing you greater visual freedom while doing your favorite activities.
If you lead an active lifestyle and have many hobbies, you may be a good candidate for the PanOptix IOL. You can expect clear vision whether you’re knitting a scarf, reading a good book, or hitting a golf ball across the green.
Other benefits of the PanOptix IOL include:
The PanOptix trifocal IOL also comes in a toric version for patients with astigmatism.
The AcrySof IQ Vivity IOL is a presbyopia-correcting lens that can help you achieve greater visual freedom after cataract surgery. It features wavefront-shaping X-WAVE technology that stretches light for a more continuous range of vision.
This is different from typical diffractive IOLs that split light. The Vivity IOL’s unique non-diffractive design allows it to use all available light to bring you a wider range of vision with fewer visual disturbances.
If you complete a lot of activities at arms-length, like working on a computer, gardening, or crafting, the Vivity IOL may be right for you. It provides exceptionally clear vision at intermediate distances, with monofocal-quality vision at far distances and functional vision at near distances.
When you transition between activities, you can expect to experience fewer interruptions due to its X-WAVE technology, making it an excellent choice for patients with active lifestyles.
The Vivity IOL offers many benefits, including:
If you have presbyopia and astigmatism, the Vivity IOL also comes in a toric version to correct both vision errors.
Do you want to learn more about improving your vision with the PanOptix or Vivity IOL? Schedule an appointment at any of our Eyesight Ophthalmic Services locations in Portsmouth, Somersworth, Exeter, NH, or in Kittery ME, today!
155 Borthwick Avenue, Suite 200 E.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
