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An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens that is implanted into the eye during cataract surgery. The intraocular lens acts as a replacement for the eye’s natural lens (or cloudy lens) which is removed during the surgery.
At Swagel Wootton Eye Institute, we specialize in advanced cataract treatments and the latest lens technology. During your consultation, our team will walk you through the different IOL options so you can choose the one that best fits your lifestyle and vision needs.
An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens that is implanted into the eye during cataract surgery. The intraocular lens acts as a replacement for the eye’s natural lens (or cloudy lens) which is removed during the surgery.
At Swagel Wootton Eye Institute, we specialize in advanced cataract treatments and the latest lens technology. During your consultation, our team will walk you through the different IOL options so you can choose the one that best fits your lifestyle and vision needs.
When cataracts are removed during during cataract surgery, the eye’s natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL). This custom-fitted, artificial lens helps bring your world back into focus.
At Swagel Wootton Eye Institute, we combine leading-edge cataract surgery techniques with a wide range of lens choices. In your consultation, our doctors will review your unique eye health, daily activities, and vision priorities to recommend the technology that’s right for you. Learn more about our procedure package options below:
The best lens depends on your needs. All artificial intraocular lenses will correct vision for cataract patients, but your lifestyle and eyesight improvement needs will help determine the best fit. We know that vision procedures can feel like a big decision. Our team of eye care experts will be here to help you understand your options and guide you in making the decision that is best for you and your eye health.
If you’re comfortable wearing glasses after cataract surgery, monofocal lenses may be the right choice. If you want to avoid wearing distance glasses after cataract surgery and have astigmatism, a toric lens might be appropriate. A multifocal lens may be best if you don’t want to wear distance and reading glasses after cataract surgery.
The best lens depends on your needs. All artificial intraocular lenses will correct vision for cataract patients, but your lifestyle and eyesight improvement needs will help determine the best fit. We know that vision procedures can feel like a big decision. Our team of eye care experts will be here to help you understand your options and guide you in making the decision that is best for you and your eye health.
If you’re comfortable wearing glasses after cataract surgery, monofocal lenses may be the right choice. If you want to avoid wearing distance glasses after cataract surgery and have astigmatism, a toric lens might be appropriate. A multifocal lens may be best if you don’t want to wear distance and reading glasses after cataract surgery.
The surgical procedure is the same regardless of lens type. Your surgeon will perform either traditional or laser cataract surgery to restore clear vision.
The surgical procedure is the same regardless of lens type. Your surgeon will perform either traditional or laser cataract surgery to restore clear vision.