Intraocular Lens Implants are the artificial lenses that replace the eye’s natural lens that is removed during cataract surgery. At Florida Eye Health, you have the choice of either a monofocal or CustomLens Implant.
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Conventional Monofocal Lens Implant
If you choose a monofocal lens implant for your after surgery visual outcome, you may decide to have both eyes corrected for distance vision and wear reading glasses for near vision or have both eyes corrected for near vision and wear prescription glasses or contact lenses for distance vision. A third option is monovision for people over 40 who want to reduce their need for reading glasses. Your dominant eye is corrected for distance vision, while your non-dominant eye is corrected for near vision. With monovision, you may not need reading or distance glasses.
If you have astigmatism, a Toric IOL makes it possible to treat the cataract and correct the corneal astigmatism at the same time. A person who has both a cataract and a corneal astigmatism will not regain high-quality distance vision after surgery to remove the cataract unless the astigmatism is also corrected. The unique design of this lens provides significantly improved distance vision and may reduce the need for corrective lenses.
CustomLens Implants
Patients may choose to have a CustomLens Implant for their after surgery visual outcome. Dr. Frantz offers several CustomLens Implants, each designed to meet various vision problems. Prior to surgery Dr. Frantz will discuss the surgical techniQue and the physical design of the lenses so that together you and he can decide which lens is best for you.
The CustomLens Implants offer the possibility of seeing well at all distances, without glasses or contact lenses.
Are the CustomLens Implants covered by Medicare?
Medicare and most private insurances cover cataract surgery. Medicare beneficiaries may choose to receive a CustomLens implant that allows the eye to focus on near and far vision, minimizing the need for corrective lenses. However, you are responsible for payment of that portion of the charge for the CustomLens and associated services that exceed the charge for a conventional monofocal lens. Our insurance department is available to help with any inquiries.
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