Advanced Lifestyle lens|Stahl Vision|Dayton,OHIO

Advanced Lifestyle Bifocal Implants are premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) designed to provide a broader range of vision after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE). Depending on the lens selected and your individual prescription, these advanced technology lenses may help improve vision at distance, intermediate, and near ranges, potentially reducing your dependence on glasses, bifocals, or reading glasses.

Unlike standard (monofocal) implant lenses, advanced lifestyle IOLs are designed to provide functional vision at multiple distances. Some advanced lenses can also help correct astigmatism, offering another option for patients who want greater visual freedom following cataract surgery or RLE.

For many patients, these lenses can feel similar to having a permanent vision-correction solution inside the eye, reducing the need to reach for glasses or contact lenses for many everyday activities. While no lens can guarantee complete freedom from glasses, advanced technology IOLs can provide an opportunity for greater independence from corrective eyewear.

ADVANCED LIFESTYLE BIFOCAL IMPLANT LENSES FOR CATARACT SURGERY & RLE

Dr. Stahl commented, “What a great time to be an ophthalmologist. The lens choices and options we have today are the best we’ve ever had, allowing patients to see better than ever—and, in many cases, without glasses after surgery.”

Today, we are using sixth-generation multifocal and extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) lenses designed to provide greater visual sharpness and improved near vision, while minimizing unwanted visual disturbances at night compared with earlier lens designs such as PanOptix, Vivity, Synergy, and Symfony.

Our latest toric lenses, which correct astigmatism, also provide excellent distance and night-driving vision while offering improved intermediate vision.

Personalized Lens Options for Your Lifestyle

Choosing the right premium IOL is an important part of your cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange experience. Your vision needs, lifestyle, prescription, eye health, and personal goals all play a role in determining which lens may be appropriate for you.

Our experienced cataract surgeons, Dr. Stahl, Dr. Gillis, and Dr. Knowles, will evaluate your eyes and discuss your vision goals to help determine which advanced lifestyle lens option may be best suited to your needs.

MULTIFOCAL LENS OPTIONS

Puresee & Odyssey Implant Lens

PURESEE- Extended Depth of Focus

Key Advantages:

Excellent distance vision.
Best for desktop computer.
Treats astigmatism.
Less halos/ glare than a full multifocal lens like Odyssey
Free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.

Trade- Offs

Small print may still require readers.
Near vision is not as strong as a full-range multifocal like Odyssey.
Non-dominant eye slightly better for near, slightly worse for distance.

ODYSSEY-- Full Multifocal

Key Advantages

Designed for distance, intermediate, and near vision and treats astigmatism.
Best for laptop, computer, & small print.
Free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.

Trade-Offs

Halos, glare, or starbursts can occur, especially at night, but lessen over time.
Because it splits the light there is some loss of sharpness at > 50 yards
May need reading glasses for very fine print.

Presbyopia:

The natural gradual loss of near vision that typically begins around age 40. As the eye’s lens becomes less flexible, it has a harder time changing shape to focus on nearby objects. If you have presbyopia, your doctor may recommend reading glasses or bifocals.

TORIC (ASTIGMATISM CORRECTING) LENS OPTIONS

Eyhance Lens

Key Advantages

Best distance vision.
Corrects corneal astigmatism
Generally fewer optical side effects than multifocal technology.
Can wear OTC readers for near vision.
Free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.

Trade Offs**

OTC reading glasses are still expected for close/ small print.
Does not provide the same near range as Odyssey or Puresee Multifocal lenses.

Vision Range

Excellent distance vision
Fair intermediate range.
Intermediate 2-3 lines better than a standard lens.
Corrects astigmatism.

Astigmatism is where the cornea, the outer window of the eye, is curved more in one direction than the other. The eye is shaped like a football so this causes multiple points of focus and blurry vision.

If you choose to proceed with an Advanced Lifestyle Bifocal Implant Lens or a Toric Intraocular Lens (IOL), our staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have and clearly explain any additional fees associated with your lens choice.

While most insurance plans—including Medicare—cover the cost of cataract surgery, including the surgical facility and anesthesia fees, they typically do not cover the additional cost of an Advanced Lifestyle Bifocal Lens or a Toric Implant Lens.

For patients undergoing Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), all related costs are bundled into one all-inclusive fee. Our team will gladly review all associated costs with you and can discuss special financing options (with approved credit) to help make the procedure more affordable should you choose one of these premium lens options.

Why an Implant Lens Is Needed?

During cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange, the eye’s natural lens is removed because it has become cloudy, stiff, or is no longer focusing properly. Once that natural lens is removed, it must be replaced with an artificial implant lens, called an intraocular lens or IOL, so the eye can focus light clearly again. Unlike a contact lens, which sits on the surface of the eye and is taken in and out daily, an implant lens is placed safely inside the eye where the natural lens used to be. It is designed to stay in place permanently and does not need to be cleaned, removed, or changed like a contact lens. The implant lens becomes part of the eye’s focusing system and is intended to last a lifetime.