A monofocal lens is an intraocular lens with a fixed focus for one distance only, usually distance. After cataract surgery, a person with both monofocal lenses focused at distance would need glasses to see clearly at near and intermediate distances.

A toric lens addresses Astigmatism, a common eye condition that happens when the cornea’s surface has an uneven curvature, resembling a football rather than a basketball. This irregularity results in blurred vision at all distances and challenges in seeing fine details. By choosing a toric intraocular lens, you can effectively address the vision problems caused by cataracts and Astigmatism simultaneously

A standard cataract replacement lens, also called a monofocal lens, allows you to see far away. An Extended Depth of Focus lens, like Clareon® Vivity®, is designed to allow you to see clearly at the crucial far and intermediate distances, while still providing functional near vision, reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses.

A trifocal lens is specifically engineered to provide vision at every distance, from near through far and can offer benefits beyond a standard cataract lens. The Clareon® PanOptix® Lens, the first and only trifocal lens for cataracts in the United States, delivers a full range of vision and exceptional clarity without glasses for most.

Crystalens® is designed to be a permanent replacement lens and does not wear out over time.

Crystalens® offers a more natural focusing experience with fewer halos and glare. Multifocal lenses may provide stronger near vision but can introduce more visual side effects.

Crystalens® is ideal for patients who want a broader range of vision without the visual side effects sometimes associated with multifocal lenses. It’s also a strong option for patients who prioritize night‑driving clarity.

Crystalens® is an accommodating intraocular lens designed to move naturally with the eye’s focusing muscles, mimicking the behavior of the natural lens. It provides improved vision at multiple distances.

It depends on the lens type. Monofocal lenses may still require glasses for reading, while Vivity™ and PanOptix® lenses significantly reduce or eliminate the need for glasses at multiple distances.

• Vivity™ provides extended depth of focus for distance and intermediate vision with fewer halos and glare.
• PanOptix® is a trifocal lens that offers clear vision at near, intermediate, and distance ranges for maximum freedom from glasses.

Most cataract patients are candidates. Your surgeon will recommend the best Clareon® model—monofocal, toric, Vivity™, or PanOptix®—based on your vision goals, lifestyle, and whether you have astigmatism.

Clareon® lenses are engineered for superior clarity, enhanced contrast, and long‑term stability. They also feature a smooth, precision‑crafted edge to minimize posterior capsular opacification (PCO), a common cause of cloudy vision after surgery.

An intraocular lens, or IOL, is an artificial, lightweight replacement lens placed in the eye during cataract surgery to restore vision. You can choose from many different types of lenses—some are designed to provide only distance vision, while trifocal lenses deliver near, intermediate, and distance vision for clear, complete
focus.2 After a surgeon removes your cataract -clouded lens, he or she will implant the lens that you chose before your procedure.

Unlike contact lenses, which must be removed, cleaned, and reinserted, an intraocular lens remains in the eye after surgery. Intraocular lenses do not break down and almost never need to be replaced except in rare cases.