What is a Premium Lens Implant?

Although standard cataract surgery has been proven very successful at removing the cataract and replacing the eye’s natural lens with a clear lens, many people find they still need glasses, bifocals or multifocals in order to achieve their best vision. Compared to standard intraocular lenses (IOLs), Premium Lens Implants greatly reduce or even eliminate the need for glasses after your cataract surgery procedure.

Specifically, Multifocal Lenses are created to improve distance and near focus, while Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism.

Speak to an Eye Medical Center cataract counselor to learn more about the amazing advances in Premium Lens technology.

While there are no lens options that can definitively promise 20/20 vision at all distances, most patients who choose a Premium Lens Implant for their cataract surgery procedure at Eye Medical Clinic are glasses-free for most daily activities. And most are thrilled with their vision after cataract surgery.

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Premium Lens Options

  • Crystalens® – Crystalens uses the muscles in your eyes to adjust in response to signals from your brain. This type of lens has the potential to restore clear vision at all distances
  • Trulign® – Trulign is a Crystalens with the added benefit of an astigmatic correction component
  • Restor® – Restor is a multifocal lens implant designed to transition light between various focal points to produce optimal vision at a range of distances
  • Toric lenses – toric lenses focus light on a single point to help produce crystal clear vision. These lenses are ideal for patients with both cataracts and astigmatism

Toric Lens

Patients who have astigmatism typically need additional correction beyond traditional cataract replacement surgery in order to see clearly post surgery. This Premium Lens Implant is designed to provide you with the ability to see objects at a distance, while correcting your astigmatism at the same time.

Multifocal Lens

A multifocal lens is a Premium Lens Implant that is designed to provide you with the ability to focus on objects at multiple distances—near, intermediate, and far. In most cases, your need for glasses will be reduced; however, some people may still need them for reading small print.



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What You Should Know Before Considering a Cataract Surgery

According to the National Eye Institute, more than half of Americans have cataracts or have undergone cataract surgery by the time they are 80 years old. If cataracts have affected your day-to-day activities such as reading, driving, walking, or doing any form of work, your doctor will recommend a surgical procedure.

Whether you are struggling with an undiagnosed vision problem or just looking for routine eye care, Ophthalmology Associates of Staten Island has got you covered. Feel free to contact or visit our office for consultation or a comprehensive eye exam.