Cataract surgery does more than remove a cloudy natural lens. With today’s premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), surgery may also provide an opportunity to address certain existing vision concerns and reduce dependence on glasses for everyday activities. Premium IOLs are advanced replacement lenses designed to provide vision beyond what is typically possible with a standard monofocal lens.
At Ophthalmic Partners, our experienced eye surgeons provide premium IOL options for patients throughout Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, and Media, PA, as well as Marlton, NJ. Our physician-led practice has served Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey since 1971. Our team includes board-certified, fellowship-trained Ophthalmologists with expertise in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, corneal conditions, glaucoma, and advanced technology lens implants. Our physicians perform approximately 3,000 cataract procedures each year, providing extensive experience with individualized cataract surgical planning.
What Are Premium IOLs?
An intraocular lens is the artificial lens placed inside the eye during cataract surgery after the eye’s cloudy natural lens is removed. A traditional monofocal IOL generally provides clear vision at one focal distance. Glasses may therefore still be necessary for activities at other distances.
Premium IOLs, also called advanced technology IOLs, offer additional vision-correcting capabilities. Depending on the lens selected, a premium IOL may address astigmatism, presbyopia, or provide a greater range of functional vision.
The goal is not simply to replace the cataract. Premium lens technology allows our surgeons to consider how patients would like to use their vision following cataract surgery.
What Types of Premium IOLs Are Available?
Different IOL technologies are designed to accomplish different visual goals. Options may include:
- Toric IOLs are designed to correct pre-existing astigmatism while providing focused vision at a selected distance.
- Presbyopia-correcting IOLs provide an expanded range of vision and may reduce the need for reading glasses or other corrective lenses.
- Multifocal IOLs use different focal points to improve uncorrected vision at multiple distances.
- Accommodative IOLs are designed to provide a greater focusing range by changing position or shape within the eye.
Ophthalmic Partners works with a variety of IOL technologies rather than relying on one lens for every patient. This allows our surgeons to recommend an option based on the health and anatomy of the eye as well as individual visual goals.
What Are the Benefits of Premium IOLs?
For appropriately selected patients, premium IOLs may provide benefits such as:
- Reduced dependence on glasses
- Correction of certain levels of astigmatism
- A broader range of functional vision
- Improved distance, intermediate, or near vision depending on the lens
- A customized approach to vision after cataract surgery
The exact benefits depend on the type of IOL chosen, the health of the eyes, and other individual factors.
Am I a Candidate for a Premium IOL?
Choosing an IOL is an important part of planning cataract surgery. Not every premium lens is appropriate for every eye, which is why a detailed evaluation is necessary.
During the cataract evaluation, our team examines eye health, takes precise measurements, evaluates existing refractive errors, and discusses the patient’s everyday visual needs. Factors such as astigmatism, presbyopia, other eye conditions, and preferred activities can influence lens selection.
For example, someone who spends significant time reading may have different visual priorities than someone primarily concerned with distance vision. Our goal is to help patients understand the available options and make an informed decision.
What Should I Expect With Premium IOL Surgery?
Premium IOLs are implanted as part of cataract surgery. During the procedure, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with the selected IOL. Ophthalmic Partners also offers advanced cataract technology, including femtosecond laser technology for refractive cataract surgery.
After surgery, the eye needs time to heal and adjust to the new lens. Vision generally changes as healing progresses, and follow-up appointments allow our team to monitor the eye and evaluate the surgical result.
Why Choose Ophthalmic Partners for Premium IOLs?
Selecting the right lens requires more than access to advanced technology. It requires experience evaluating the entire eye and understanding how different lens technologies may perform for an individual patient.
Ophthalmic Partners has provided physician-led eye care since 1971 and has grown into one of the region’s largest multispecialty ophthalmology practices. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained Ophthalmologists provide expertise across cataract and refractive surgery, cornea, glaucoma, and other ophthalmic subspecialties. Several members of our team have specific expertise in cataract surgery and advanced technology implants, allowing us to create highly individualized surgical plans.
Explore Your Premium IOL Options
The right IOL can make cataract surgery an opportunity to address both cataracts and specific visual goals. Ophthalmic Partners offers advanced lens technology backed by decades of ophthalmic experience and personalized surgical planning.
Contact Ophthalmic Partners to schedule a cataract evaluation and learn more about premium IOLs in Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, or Media, PA, or Marlton, NJ. For Pennsylvania appointments, call (484) 434-2700. For New Jersey appointments, call (856) 596-1601.