In recent years, cataract surgery has evolved as more than a procedure for restoring sight. Cataract surgery has become an opportunity to refine and optimize your vision for your lifestyle. In addition to standard cataract removal, Minnesota Eye Consultants offers a range of premium cataract packages to enhance your vision. Our packages include advanced lens options that address specific refractive issues such as astigmatism and presbyopia. These lenses are designed to provide clearer vision and reduce your reliance on corrective eyewear, giving you a more customized visual experience.
Astigmatism Correction Package
The Astigmatism Correction Package is designed to address both cataracts and astigmatism to provide clearer, sharper vision after surgery. This can be accomplished in a few different ways.
- Toric Lens Implants (Toric IOLs): These lenses have specific orientations to correct astigmatism, providing enhanced vision for distance. It’s important to note Toric lenses focus on one visual goal—usually distance vision. As a result, reading glasses may still be required for near and intermediate tasks.
- Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK): This procedure creates tiny incisions in the cornea to alter its curvature and reduce astigmatism. AK is ideal for patients with minimal to moderate degrees of astigmatism.
The Astigmatism Correction Package is a great choice for patients seeking to correct their astigmatism during cataract surgery and experience improved visual clarity without relying on glasses or contacts for distance.
Presbyopia Specialty Lens Package
Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects near vision as one ages. The natural lens in our eyes becomes less flexible as we age, making it harder to shift focus between objects near and far. Therefore, individuals who never needed glasses may find themselves reaching for readers or bifocals. Minnesota Eye Consultants’ Presbyopia Specialty Lens Package offers advanced lenses that mimic the natural lens’ ability to focus on multiple distances. Some of these lenses are:
- Multifocal Lens: This lens is designed to provide clear vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges. It works by dividing light into different focal points and offers a great chance for reducing your need for glasses after cataract surgery.
- Accommodative Lens: This lens contains tiny hinges that change position when focusing on an object. This technology can reduce dependency on glasses as patients can better focus on near, far, and intermediate distances.
- Extended Depth of Focus Lens (EDOF): The Tecnis Symfony IOL is the first FDA-approved EDOF lens in the United States. It creates a continuous range of vision resulting in good distance and near vision, providing clarity at all ranges and minimizing visual disruptions.
Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Package
Imagine being able to test your vision before finalizing it. The Light Adjustable Lens Package offers precisely that. This revolutionary technology allows for postoperative adjustments to fine-tune your vision to your liking. Using a series of light treatments, your prescription can be adjusted to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Most patients require two to five adjustments before locking in their vision.
This lens is ideal for patients who want to experience their vison options before making a final commitment. With LAL, the results are a truly tailored visual outcome that fits your unique lifestyle.
Which Package is Right for You?
Understanding your unique vision goals for your lifestyle will help you choose the right cataract package. At Minnesota Eye Consultants, our experienced surgeons use advanced diagnostic technology and a patient-centered approach to help guide you through this decision. Whether you’re looking to address astigmatism, achieve multifocal clarity, or experience personalized vision with Light Adjustable Lens, we’ll ensure that your cataract surgery is tailored to provide the best possible outcome.
Take advantage of our free online cataract self-test to see if you’re a candidate for cataract surgery, contact Minnesota Eye Consultants at (952) 888-5800 or request an appointment to schedule a consultation. With the right premium cataract lens choice, you can embrace a future with clear customized vision.
