What are IOLs?
IOLs are intraocular lenses. They replace your natural lens with a prosthetic that becomes a permanent part of your eye. The IOLs can be customized with a prescription for clear vision. There are several kinds of IOLs, including:
- Monofocal lenses: This type of lens corrects either nearsightedness or farsightedness. If your surgery involves placing monofocal lenses to correct your distance vision, you will likely still need to wear reading glasses to read, work on a computer, or other up-close tasks.
- Multifocal lenses: Multifocal lenses correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness. Most patients who get multifocal lenses achieve spectacle independence and are free from glasses. We offer all of the latest multifocal lenses.
- Astigmatism lenses: Toric lenses are made specifically to treat astigmatism. With a toric lens in place, you will no longer rely on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly off into the distance.
Your ophthalmologist in Torrance & Beverly Hills will discuss the merits and potential drawbacks of each type of IOL with you in advance of your cataract surgery. If cataracts are stealing your vision, you can rely on the expert cataract surgeons at Beverly Hills Institute of Ophthalmology for cataract removal and premium IOLs. Use the online scheduler or call to book your cataract surgery consultation today.