DIFFERENT TYPES OF CATARACT LENSES.pptx

During cataract surgery, the natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens, or an IOL.
These cataract lenses are designed to restore and correct vision for those suffering from cataracts.
There are many different types of cataract lenses available, and each type of lens provides specific benefits.
WHICH OF THEM IS GOOD FOR YOU?

1. DIFFERENT TYPES OF CATARACT LENSES Ayienwi frubih RN.COA

2. CATARACT LENSES ? During cataract surgery, the natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens, or an IOL. These cataract lenses are designed to restore and correct vision for those suffering from cataracts. There are many different types of cataract lenses available, and each type of lens provides specific benefits. WHICH OF THEM IS GOOD FOR YOU?

3. TYPES OF CATARACT LENSES

4. MONOFOCAL IOLs The most common types of cataract lenses are monofocal IOLs. Monofocal lenses only have one focusing distance. Distance Intermediate Near — Depending on your preferences. Most cataract patients choose monofocal IOLs that allow them to focus on things at a distance and use reading glasses when needed .

5. MULTIFOCAL IOL For those who want to achieve optimum vision at all distances, multifocal IOLs are the cataract lenses for you. Unlike monofocal IOLs, multifocal lenses allow you to see well at more than one distance. Multifocal lenses are usually only used if they can be implanted into both eyes, and will work best for patients who don’t have any eye diseases .

6. ACCOMMODATING IOLs This type of lens works with the implant inside the eye as it moves to help you focus at various distances. Overall , accommodating IOLs are known to provide enhanced distance vision for many cataract patients. However , compared to the other options, it’s not ideal for near vision.

7. TORIC IOLs Toric IOLs are designed for those with cataracts who want to reduce astigmatism . Toric IOLs are usually recommended for those with corneal astigmatism, or blurry vision caused by an irregularly shaped cornea . These cataract lenses are available in several powers, and can help correct a range of diopters of astigmatism.

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