Are there Different Types of Intraocular Lenses?
There are countless varieties of intraocular lenses. All lenses contain a clear central portion for focusing the light (called the “optic”) and some type of flexible arms for supporting the lens inside the eye. The optic of the lens acts just as your natural lens once did, except that it cannot adjust its focus. As a result, you may need to wear regular bifocal glasses following surgery in order to get the best possible vision, especially for reading. Recent advances in intraocular lens designs and surgical techniques have permitted us to implant lenses through small incisions. These incisions are so small that almost no astigmatism is created and, depending on the particular circumstances, sutures may not even be required to close the incision. Depending upon the condition of your eye, you may or may not be a candidate for one of these types of implants. Another new type of implant has a bifocal built into it. In some patients, this type of implant may reduce or eliminate the need for
