1802 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Cataract surgery is now more advanced than ever before. It provides freedom from cloudy vision alongside individualized vision correction.
Advanced Technology intraocular lenses (IOLs) offer far more than the standard vision correction of the past. They allow better vision across multiple distances and even correct astigmatism.
Choosing the right IOL can dramatically improve your daily life, sometimes even reducing or eliminating the need for glasses. At Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons, our highly skilled team provides state-of-the-art care to help patients with cataracts enjoy optimal vision long term.
Our practice has been the foremost eye care facility in the Reading, PA, area for more than 70 years, and we’re proud to offer the very best in IOLs for our cataract surgery patients.
Monofocal IOL: The Standard Option
Monofocal IOLs focus on one distance, providing clear vision for near or far sight. Most patients choose to correct distance vision to complete general daily tasks like driving without glasses.
However, patients who choose monofocal IOLs almost always need additional vision correction, like reading glasses. Presbyopia (close-up focus difficulties) affects everyone sooner or later, and monofocal IOLs can’t correct that issue. Monofocal IOLs can’t correct astigmatism either.
Toric IOL: Correcting Astigmatism
Astigmatism happens when the cornea is irregular, leading to blurry vision at all distances. Standard monofocal IOLs don’t correct this condition, but Toric IOLs neutralize corneal irregularities to improve vision.
Our surgeons custom-fit toric lenses to your unique cornea shape, which reduces the need for distance glasses and significantly enhances visual clarity.
Multifocal IOLs
Multifocal IOLs contain several prescriptions in one lens. These lenses contain rings, or zones, that can focus light at each distance. They improve vision at every distance: Near, intermediate, and far. This greatly reduces the need for glasses. Many patients don’t require glasses after cataract surgery to place multifocal IOLs.
Multifocal lenses are ideal for patients who want to maintain a full and active life without spending much time dealing with vision correction.
EDOF IOLs
Extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses provide a continuous range of vision rather than multiple focal points. They work by stretching the focus, making it easier to switch between distances smoothly.
These lenses offer good intermediate and distance vision. However, you might need reading glasses for very close visual tasks. They’re good for patients seeking minimal visual disturbances, such as glare and halos.
Advanced Technology IOLs For Reading, PA, Patients
The ideal IOL depends on your lifestyle, vision, goals, and budget. At Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we offer a comprehensive array of options, and we’re ready to help you choose what fits your needs best. We serve the entire Reading area in our Wyomissing practice, so call 610-372-0712 to schedule a consultation.
