Life is a journey; It helps to see where you're going
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 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
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.
Presbyopia- This condition causes people to lose their near vision around the age of 40. The eyes have less accommodation ability. This means the eye loses the ability to change the shape of the lens inside the eye that it uses to focus on things up close. If you have been told that you have presbyopia that means you can’t see things up close and your doctor may have recommended reading glasses or bifocals.
Multifocal Lens Options
Puresee and Odyssey Lenses
PURESEE-- Extended Depth of Focus
Key Advantages:
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Excellent distance vision.
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Best for desktop computer.
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Treats astigmatism.
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Less halos/ glare than a full multifocal lens like Odyssey
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Free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.
ODYSSEY-- Full Multifocal
Key Advantages
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Designed for distance, intermediate, and near vision and treats astigmatism.
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Best for laptop, computer, & small print.
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Free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.
Trade- Offs
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Small print may still require readers.
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Near vision is not as strong as a full-range multifocal like Odyssey.
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Non-dominant eye slightly better for near, slightly worse for distance.
Trade-Offs
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Halos, glare, or starbursts can occur, especially at night, but lessen over time.
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Because it splits the light there is some loss of sharpness at > 50 yards
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May need reading glasses for very fine print.
TORIC (ASTIGMATISM CORRECTING ) LENS OPTIONS
Eyhance Lens
The Eyhance lens provides excellent distance vision with an enhanced range of intermediate vision, offering approximately 2–3 lines of improvement at intermediate distances compared with a standard monofocal lens. A toric option is also available to correct astigmatism, helping provide clearer, more functional vision across everyday activities.
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.
Key Advantages
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Best distance vision.
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Corrects corneal astigmatism
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Generally fewer optical side effects than multifocal technology.
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Can wear OTC readers for near vision.
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Free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.
Trade Offs
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OTC reading glasses are still expected for close/ small print.
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Does not provide the same near range as Odyssey or Puresee Multifocal lenses.
ADVANCED LIFESTYLE LENS FINANCING OPTIONS
Advanced Lifestyle Lenses are premium lenses and are not covered by Medicare or most insurance plans.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a non-covered, elective procedure. An Advanced Lifestyle Lens is included in the cost of your RLE package.
To make your procedure more affordable, we offer 24-month financing at 0% deferred interest, helping you choose the lens option that best fits your vision needs and budget.
STANDARD IMPLANT LENSES
A standard lens implant can provide clear, dependable distance vision and is an excellent choice for many cataract patients. It restores clarity lost from cataracts while offering reliable vision for everyday activities, with glasses typically used for reading and other near tasks.
Key Advantages
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Typically lower amounts of halo/ glare than multifocal designs.
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May be best option if you have other eye conditions.
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More vibrant colors after surgery.
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Basic cataract surgery covered by insurance, subject to deductibles & copays.
Trade- Offs
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Patients can still expect to need glasses for all ranges of vision.
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Does not have the ability to correct astigmatism.
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.