Have cataracts or blurry vision made everyday tasks difficult? At New York Retina Center, Dr. Brandon Johnson offers advanced intraocular lens (IOL) implants to restore clear, focused sight. Whether you struggle with glare, poor night vision, or constant dependence on glasses, Dr. Johnson helps you see the world vividly again.
See Clearly Again With Advanced Lens Technology
Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are artificial lenses implanted in your eye to replace your natural lens when it becomes clouded by cataracts or loses flexibility with age. These clear, medical-grade lenses restore your eye’s ability to focus light accurately, giving you sharper, more vibrant vision. Depending on the type of IOL selected, you may be able to reduce or even eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses. At New York Retina Center, Dr. Johnson customizes each IOL choice to match your vision goals and lifestyle needs.
Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Can Treat These Symptoms:
- Blurry or cloudy vision caused by cataracts
- Difficulty seeing clearly at night or in low light
- Glare or halos around headlights and bright lights
- Fading or yellowing of colors
- Frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions
- Dependence on glasses or contacts for everyday tasks
- Poor focus when reading, driving, or using digital devices
When is an Intraocular Lens (IOL) Indicated?
Your natural lens, situated just behind the iris, focuses light onto the retina, creating clear and sharp images. When this lens becomes cloudy or loses flexibility, your vision becomes blurred or distorted. IOLs are indicated when you need to replace the damaged natural lens, restoring clarity and focus to your vision. IOLs may be used after cataract surgery or as part of refractive lens exchange.
Cataracts
Cataracts occur when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy due to aging or other factors, scattering light and blurring vision. IOL implantation removes the clouded lens and replaces it with a clear, artificial one, allowing light to focus properly again. After cataract surgery, colors appear brighter, and vision becomes clearer and more defined.
Refractive Errors
Refractive errors, such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, or presbyopia, occur when the eye cannot bend light correctly. IOLs, such as toric, multifocal, and extended-depth-of-focus lenses, can correct these imperfections by reshaping how light enters the eye. IOLs can thus reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses or contacts.
Your Intraocular Lens (IOL) Options
Monofocal IOL
A monofocal intraocular lens is designed to focus light at one specific distance, usually for clear far vision. You may still need reading or computer glasses for close-up tasks. These lenses deliver excellent image quality, contrast, and stability, making them ideal for patients who prioritize crisp distance vision and minimal visual side effects.
Toric IOL
A toric IOL is specifically designed to correct astigmatism, a condition where the cornea’s irregular curvature causes blurred or distorted vision. By compensating for this uneven shape, the toric lens creates a sharper focus on the retina. This improves clarity at distance and reduces dependence on glasses for driving and other daily tasks.
Multifocal IOL
A multifocal IOL provides clear vision at multiple distances, including near, intermediate, and far, by using advanced optical zones to direct light precisely where it’s needed. These lenses are ideal for active individuals who want to minimize their reliance on glasses. Some patients may experience mild halos at night, which typically subside over time.
Trifocal IOL (PanOptix)
The PanOptix trifocal IOL represents the latest generation of lens technology, offering smooth, continuous vision across all ranges: near, intermediate, and distance. It is ideal for tasks like reading, driving, and computer use, allowing most patients to live glasses-free. PanOptix also offers exceptional color contrast and natural visual quality in various lighting conditions.
Extended Depth Of Focus (EDOF)
EDOF lenses, such as the Clareon Vivity, provide a smooth, continuous range of focus from distance to intermediate vision. They minimize glare and halos compared to multifocals while maintaining excellent clarity for activities like computer work and driving. EDOF IOLs balance natural visual comfort with enhanced spectacle independence.
Vivity
The Clareon Vivity is an EDOF lens that uses non-diffractive technology to extend the range of focus without splitting light. This results in exceptionally natural vision with minimal glare or halos. Vivity delivers clear distance and intermediate sight, allowing most patients to perform daily tasks without glasses, reserving readers only for fine print or dim lighting.
PanOptix Toric
The PanOptix Toric IOL combines the benefits of trifocal and toric technology, correcting astigmatism while offering clear vision at all distances. It provides excellent visual range for reading, computer use, and distance vision, helping patients with astigmatism achieve maximum spectacle independence and crisp, balanced sight.
Schedule Your Consultation
New York Retina Center is dedicated to helping you see life clearly. Led by Dr. Brandon Johnson, our board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina surgeon, our practice offers cutting-edge IOLs to help you reclaim perfect vision. With 15+ years of experience, Dr. Johnson will guide you in selecting the ideal IOL to match your unique goals and lifestyle. Whether you seek freedom from glasses or clarity after cataracts, schedule your consultation in Manhattan today and take the first step toward sharper, more vibrant vision.
