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Advanced LASIK & PRK in Dayton, Ohio
Performed by the surgeons of Stahl Vision
Dr. Brian R. Stahl, O.D., M.D.
Dr. James R. Knowles, M.P.H., M.D.
Dr. John F. Gillis, M.D.
937-643-2020
Advanced Lifestyle Bifocal Implants are premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) designed to restore vision at multiple distances—distance, intermediate, and near. These lenses are commonly used in cataract surgery or Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). However, because they are considered advanced technology, they come with an additional out-of-pocket cost and are not covered by insurance or Medicare.
Unlike standard monofocal implant lenses, these advanced lenses provide excellent vision across various focal points and can correct for astigmatism. This results in sharper vision and reduced reliance on glasses or contact lenses following surgery.
Based on your unique vision needs, our experienced cataract surgeons, Dr. Stahl and Dr. Knowles, will help determine the best lens option to fit your lifestyle and post-surgery goals. Many of our patients enjoy improved vision, often without the need for glasses or contacts, after their cataract surgery with Advanced Lifestyle lenses.
ADVANCED LIFESTYLE BIFOCAL IMPLANT LENSES
Odyssey® Implant Lens
The Odyssey Implant Lens is an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) option used during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange to help patients see clearly at multiple distances. This fourth-generation bifocal lens uses advanced optical technology to improve distance, intermediate, and near vision, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts.
The Odyssey lens is also available for patients with astigmatism, making it a strong option for those who want a more customized vision correction solution. Compared to earlier multifocal and trifocal lens implants, many patients experience improved visual quality with fewer night vision disturbances such as glare, halos, and starbursts.
Benefits:
Good distance vision, good intermediate vision, fair near vision, astigmatism correction options, and fewer night vision symptoms than many older lens technologies.
Things to consider:
Some patients may still notice glare or halos with night driving, especially early on, and reading glasses may still be needed for very small print.
Presbyopia:
is the natural aging of the eye that makes it harder to focus on things up close. It usually starts becoming noticeable in your 40s and is the reason many people begin needing reading glasses, holding their phone farther away, or struggling to read small print in dim lighting.
This happens because the natural lens inside the eye slowly becomes less flexible with age, making it harder for the eye to quickly adjust focus between distance and near vision. Presbyopia is a normal part of aging and eventually affects everyone — even people who have always had perfect vision.
PanOptix® Implant Lens
The AcrySof PanOptix® Implant Lens is an advanced trifocal intraocular lens (IOL) used during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange to help patients see at multiple distances. Using high-tech diffractive optics, the PanOptix lens creates focal points for distance, intermediate, and near vision, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts.
PanOptix is an improvement over older multifocal lens designs, including the AcrySof ReSTOR lens. Compared to earlier-generation implants, PanOptix typically provides better intermediate vision and fewer night vision disturbances such as glare, halos, and starbursts.
The PanOptix Toric IOL is also FDA approved to correct astigmatism, making it a strong option for patients who want clearer vision at multiple ranges with customized astigmatism correction.
Benefits:
Good distance, intermediate, and near vision; astigmatism correction options; and fewer night vision symptoms than many older lens technologies.
Things to consider:
Some patients may notice glare or halos with night driving, especially early on. Night vision in dim lighting may not be as sharp as with some other lens implant designs
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.
ToricPlus Eyehance®/Vivity®
The Toric Plus Implant Lens is an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) option used during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange for patients who have astigmatism and want improved vision at more than one distance. This lens features an extended depth of focus design, which helps provide strong distance vision and improved intermediate vision compared to a standard monofocal lens. Intermediate vision is especially helpful for everyday tasks like using a computer, seeing the dashboard while driving, cooking, shopping, or viewing objects at arm’s length.
Unlike multifocal or trifocal lens implants, the Toric Plus lens is not designed to provide full reading vision. However, many patients appreciate that it offers a wider range of clear vision while still allowing them to use simple over-the-counter reading glasses for near tasks like reading small print, menus, medication labels, or phone screens.
Benefits:
Good distance vision, good intermediate vision, astigmatism correction, and the ability to use over-the-counter readers for near vision.
Things to consider:
Reading glasses will still be needed for close-up vision and fine print.
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.