Each patient’s needs are unique, so we offer several lens options to replace damaged lenses removed through our cataract surgical procedures.
Patients undergoing cataract surgery have choices in the type of lens they prefer to replace their damaged lenses. Below is a breakdown of each lens we offer.
Understanding the Benefits of Modern Lens Technology
As we grow older, the natural lens in our eyes gradually stiffens and becomes discolored. This condition is called a cataract. Cataract surgery involves removing and replacing the cloudy lens with an intraocular lens (IOL). Once the surgery is complete, your cataract is gone, and your vision is improved with a new lens.
Thanks to technological advancements, various types of lenses can now be tailored to meet your specific vision requirements and lifestyle preferences.
Multifocal / Trifocal IOLs
Clear Vision at All Distances
Upgrade your vision with advanced multifocal and trifocal lenses. These premium IOLs provide sharp near, intermediate, and distance vision while reducing the need for glasses, offering you the freedom to enjoy daily activities without limitations.
TORIC Lenses
Distance and Astigmatic Correction
A toric lens implant is designed for cataract patients with significant corneal astigmatism. It is a great choice for those looking to minimize or eliminate the need for distance glasses after cataract surgery. However, it doesn’t address presbyopia, meaning reading glasses will still be necessary for close-up tasks.
Standard Lenses
This basic lens provides single-focus distance vision. Because of this, those who wish to correct their vision at both near and far distances will still need to supplement their vision with glasses. Standard lenses are a great option for those who don’t mind wearing glasses for certain tasks. Our cataract specialists can help walk you through your options and find the lens that is best suited for you and your desired outcome after surgery.
ORA (OPTIWAVE ANALYSIS)
A Revolutionary New Technology to Optimize the Best Possible Vision During Cataract Surgery
West Texas Eye Associates is excited to introduce ORA, the Optiwave Refractive Analyzer, an FDA-approved technology that enhances vision during cataract surgery.
ORA uses a low-intensity light beam to analyze your eye’s optical properties during surgery. This allows our surgeons to select the most accurate intraocular lens and improve astigmatism correction, providing more precise results than traditional methods.
ORA is ideal for those seeking highly accurate outcomes, advanced lens implants (like multifocal or toric), precise astigmatism correction, or those with a history of PRK or LASIK.
For more information, feel free to consult our cataract refractive team.
Benefits of ORA
- ORA technology enhances the precision of any cataract procedure, no matter which lens you and your surgeon choose.
- Your surgeon will use ORA analysis to guide eye correction, aiming to achieve the best possible results.
- For patients with astigmatism, ORA can improve correction accuracy, potentially reducing the need for glasses after cataract surgery.