What is a cataract?
A cataract is a condition where the naturally clear lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, hindering the ability to see clearly. Cataracts can develop due to aging, eye injuries, or certain medical conditions like diabetes. As the cataract matures, the cloudiness increases, resulting in significant loss of sight and even blindness.
Understanding Your IOL Options
Cataract surgery involves replacing your eye’s natural lens with an intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision. At The Eye Institute of Corpus Christi, we offer a range of premium lens options tailored to your specific needs. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss your vision goals and lifestyle needs to help determine the ideal lens option for your cataract surgery.
Customize your vision with Advanced Cataract Laser Surgery and the latest lenses:
For enhanced surgical precision, we use the latest femtosecond laser technology, which:
✔ Creates a 3D map of your eye for customized treatment.
✔ Improves accuracy by making a precise incision in the lens.
✔ Softens the cataract for gentle and efficient removal.
At the Eye Institute of Corpus Christi, we offer the most advanced state-of-the-art IOLs available to our patients. They include the following:
Light Adjustable Lenses
The Eye Institute of Corpus Christi offers Light Adjustable Lens -the only lens that allows your surgeon to continue customizing your vision after your cataract surgery, before locking in your personal best vision. After your eyes have healed, your doctor will refine your vision with specialized light treatments, making sure you have the vision that’s just for you This post-surgical adjustment is performed in the office through a series of brief, painless light treatment procedures. While the Light Adjustable Lens are a great option for a wide range of patients, they are also ideal for patients who have had prior Lasik or refractive surgery. Ask your surgeon if the Light Adjustable Lens is right for you.
Panoptix Multifocal Lenses
- Offers a trifocal design, allowing you to see clearly at near, intermediate, and far distances.
- Reduces dependence on glasses for everyday tasks.
Vivity Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) Lenses
- Provides sharp distance and intermediate vision, ideal for active lifestyles.
- May require reading glasses for fine print.
Toric Lenses (for Astigmatism Correction)
- Designed to correct astigmatism while improving distance vision.
- Glasses may still be needed for near and intermediate tasks.
