Cataract Lens implants in Dallas

Name: LASERCARE EYE CENTER Reviews
Item: LASERCARE EYE CENTER
Rating: 5
Author: Emily M. - August 21, 2017

Cataract IOLs Surgery Dallas

Currently LaserCare Eye Center offers 4 types of Advanced Technology Lenses classes, in addition to standard monofocal lenses:

Multifocal Lenses

These are lenses that correct vision at different distances. These are typically aimed for the distances most relevant for modern life: Far (driving), Near (reading a book) and intermediate (using a computer or cell phone) distance.
In the early postop period, your brain will need to “neuro-adapt” to the lenses. For most patients, this means your brain will need to adjust to the new near point and learn to ignore the rings on the surface of the lens that allow multifocal vision.
This lens type works best in patients with a 100% normal eye.
There are many types and we are always assessing what is best for our patients. Currently, we have offerings from Bausch and Lomb, Johnson and Johnson and Alcon.
This is the most frequently used lens class in our practice and we have a lot of experience with all the offerings from the major vendors.
These lenses are great for easy going patients who adapt to change easily.
Expectations: Multifocal lenses offer the greatest freedom from glasses. They are ideal for younger active patients and patients with a lot of near vision needs.
Out of pocket cost: $$$

Light Adjustable Lenses

This is a lens implant that can be adjusted to your liking for a limited period of time after surgery.
Think of LAL as a monofocal lens and thus the only reliable way to see far and near is using monovision (one eye is aimed for far and the other for near).
Thereafter, the prescription is modified using a Light delivery device. This can be used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Once the end point is reached, two lock-in treatments are performed to set the final prescription.
Until the 2^nd lock-in is performed, protective glasses must be worn to reduce of regular UV light accidentally locking in the lens prematurely.
This lens option is ideal for patients who are very “particular” personalities, high visual demands (pilots, interstate truck drivers, etc), high prescriptions or some former LASIK/PRK patients (especially those with prior LASIK/PRK enhancements).
Expectations: Light adjustable lenses allow good quality of vision and the ability to customize vision. Patients should expect to need reading glasses unless a lot of monovision can be tolerated.
Out of Pocket Costs: $$$$

Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) Lenses

These are lenses that can be aimed for far and offer some intermediate vision ability.
Reading glasses are required for small and fine print.
These lenses are mildly more forgiving than multifocal lenses and can be used in patients with milder eye disease. Multifocals work best in 100% normal eyes.
Expectations: EDOF lenses allow good quality of vision and are a good compromise between a multifocal lens and standard monofocal lens. Patients should expect to need reading glasses unless some degree of mini- monovision can be tolerated.
Out of Pocket Costs: $$$

Toric Lenses

This type of lens implant corrects higher amounts of astigmatism.
When implanted, the Surgeon takes extra time to rotate the lens to neutralize astigmatism.
They come in monofocal, EDOF and Multifocal variants. All the major lens vendors offer Toric lenses.
NOTE: Lower amounts of astigmatism can be corrected with the laser.
Expectations: TORIC lenses allow good quality of vision for patients with high amounts of astigmatism (especially when it is above the threshold that can treated with laser). They come in Multifocal, EDOF and monofocal variants.
Out of Pocket Costs: $$ (monofocal). $$$$(EDOF or multifocal)

Standard Monofocal Lenses

This is the type of lens that insurance companies cover.
These lenses can only be aimed at one distance and do not correct astigmatism. The use of the laser can be paired with this lens type for astigmatism management.
Expectations:
- Monofocal lenses, when implanted with standard cataract surgery, the expectation should be the patient will need glasses post-operatively. For most, these is either a bifocal or trifocal.
- When laser assistance is used to treat astigmatism, in conjunction with a Standard monofocal lens, the expectation is the patient should be able to achieve good distance vision and require reading glasses for near and intermediate vision.
Out of Pocket Costs: $ (non-laser). $$ (laser).

IMPORTANT:

The choice of lens implant type is best made after consultation with your surgeon.
At your pre-op, a questionnaire will be presented and your surgeon will discuss your visual needs.
It is advised that the patient research the options prior to the pre-op appointment so they are better informed.
LaserCare Eye Center focuses primarily on Refractive Cataract surgery and are always happy to discuss options to reduce your future dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
LaserCare Eye Center understands that advanced technology can require a significant investment and thus we offer financing with Alpheon and Care Credit.
As a Technology-forward Ophthalmology practice, our technology offerings change all the time and so always call 214-328-0444 to find out what we are currently offering.

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“You gave me the gift of (better) vision!”

I have already recommended this location to several friends. I had a great experience. Your staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. You gave me the gift of (better) vision! I am grateful for your service and expertise.

Emily M
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