Monofocal intraocular lenses have so far been the only lenses used to replace your natural lens during cataract surgery. These artificial lenses offer good distance vision only, although you must still wear reading glasses for near vision. Innovative new lens technology are trending now, and they offer cataract patients like you surgical options whereby you do not have to rely on eyeglasses for distance or near vision. The new technology is also expected to benefit younger patients suffering from pre-presbyopia conditions. You will not need to wear eyeglasses for vision improvement with the use of this new technology.  

Toric: An Effective New Intraocular Lens

Intraocular lenses of the past have been unable to make corrections for astigmatism and blurry vision brought about by the shape of your eyes' cornea. However, a new toric intraocular lens has been developed, which makes you less dependent on eyeglasses for better vision. Toric has been approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and it is reportedly very effective in reducing astigmatism conditions.

Aspheric Intraocular Lens

As you grow older, your natural crystalline lenses begin to harden and change shape. Scientists say that if an artificial lens can be developed that mimic the youthful eye with its natural crystalline contents, that achievement will help them succeed in giving better quality of vision to you following cataract surgery. They see aspheric intraocular lens as having that quality, and use of these lenses in America is growing. Three aspheric lenses have been approved for use by the FDA.

Implanted Lenses Now Available

You have the option of having implantable lenses that correct nearsightedness. The implants are called phakic intraocular lens. When you undergo a procedure for phakic intraocular lens implants, this will ensure that you retain your normally functioning lenses. You do have all these options nowadays, but you must discuss them with your ophthalmologist and learn which of the options are best suited for you.

New Phacoemulsification Probe

A new phacoemulsification probe is taking front stage in its design and effectiveness. Unlike the old hand piece, this probe produces an oscillating torsional ultrasound movement of its tip as opposed to using a longitudinal movement. The ultrasound movement results in cutting efficiency.

The writer notes that the ultrasound effect also decreases the occurrence of incisional burn if the hand piece's tip engages the cataract-damaged lens. What surgeons say they especially like about the new hand piece is that unlike the older models, its emulsifying tip does not repulse the nuclear material from its tip during the emulsifying procedure. For further assistance, contact professionals, such as those from Tri State Ophthalmology.