Understanding Your Lens Options
Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed today. The lens you choose will shape your vision for years to come.
What is Cataract Surgery?
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside your eye that develops with age. During cataract surgery, your surgeon removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL).
The procedure typically takes less than 30 minutes and is performed as an outpatient procedure. Most patients notice improved vision within a few days.
“Cataract surgery is one of the most successful interventions in modern medicine.”
— Buchan JC. The future of cataract surgery. Eye (Lond). 2025. doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03745-x
Lens Packages
Your eye surgeon may offer several lens options to meet different visual needs and lifestyles
Basic Vision
Insurance Covered
A proven, reliable lens that provides clear vision at one focal point, typically set for distance vision. Reading glasses will be needed for near tasks.
- Excellent distance vision
- Covered by most insurance plans
- Proven technology with decades of success
- Glasses needed for reading and computer work
Best for: Patients comfortable wearing glasses for reading and computer work
Custom Vision
Premium Pricing
Combines astigmatism correction with precision surgery for superior distance vision without glasses.
- Corrects astigmatism
- Precision lens placement
- Crisp, clear distance vision
- Reading glasses still needed
Best for: Patients with astigmatism who want excellent distance vision
Extended Vision
Premium Pricing
EDOF lenses like Vivity and Symfony provide an extended range of vision from distance to intermediate, with fewer visual disturbances than trifocals.
- Extended range of clear vision
- Excellent distance and intermediate vision
- Fewer halos/glare than trifocals
- May need readers for small print
Best for: Patients who want good vision at most distances with minimal visual side effects
Advanced Vision
Premium Pricing
Premium trifocal technology provides clear vision at all distances - near, intermediate, and far - reducing or eliminating the need for glasses.
- Clear vision at all distances
- Greatest glasses independence
- Near, intermediate, and far focus
- May notice halos around lights at night
Best for: Active patients who want freedom from glasses at all distances
Light Adjustable Lens
Premium Pricing
The only lens that can be customized after surgery using UV light treatments, allowing your surgeon to fine-tune your vision to your exact needs.
- Post-surgery vision adjustment
- Maximum precision customization
- Ideal for prior LASIK/PRK/SMILE patients
- UV-protective glasses required during adjustment period
Best for: Patients seeking maximum precision or those with prior refractive surgery
Femtosecond Laser Technology
Many premium lens packages include femtosecond laser-assisted surgery, a state-of-the-art technology that provides unparalleled precision in cataract surgery.
- Computer-guided precision incisions
- Enhanced safety and accuracy
- Optimal lens positioning
- Faster visual recovery
Learn More
Trusted resources for understanding cataract surgery and lens options
American Academy of Ophthalmology - IOL Implants
Comprehensive guide to intraocular lens implants from the AAO
NEI - Cataract Surgery
National Eye Institute information on cataracts and treatment
FDA - IOL Types
FDA information about different types of intraocular lenses
RxSight Light Adjustable Lens
Official information about the Light Adjustable Lens technology
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