Premium Lens Options
Choose the Lens That Matches Your Life
Your cataract surgery is an opportunity to optimise your vision for the life you lead. Premium lenses can reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses.
Why Consider Premium Lenses?
Lifestyle Freedom
Play sports, travel, and enjoy daily activities with reduced glasses dependence.
Long-term Value
Your lens implant is permanent. Investing in the right lens pays dividends for decades.
Personalised Choice
Ms. Menassa helps you match your lens selection to your specific visual priorities.
Lens Options Explained
Understanding the benefits and trade-offs of each lens type
Standard Monofocal
The reliable choice
Provides excellent distance vision at a single focal point. Reading glasses will typically still be required.
Advantages
- Sharp, high-contrast distance vision
- Proven technology with long track record
- Minimal adaptation period
- Lowest cost option
Considerations
- Reading glasses needed for near tasks
- No astigmatism correction
- Single focal distance only
Best for: Patients comfortable with reading glasses who prioritise crisp distance vision
Toric Lens
Astigmatism correction
Designed for patients with significant astigmatism. Corrects the irregular curvature of the cornea for clearer overall vision.
Advantages
- Corrects pre-existing astigmatism
- Sharper vision than monofocal for astigmatic patients
- Reduces dependence on distance glasses
- Well-established technology
Considerations
- Reading glasses still needed
- Requires precise positioning during surgery
- Not suitable if astigmatism is very low
Best for: Patients with moderate to high astigmatism who want clearer distance vision
EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus)
Continuous range of vision
Creates an elongated focal point, providing good vision from distance through intermediate (computer) range with minimal glare.
Advantages
- Seamless distance to intermediate vision
- Lower risk of halos and glare than multifocal
- Good for driving and computer work
- More natural visual experience
Considerations
- May still need reading glasses for fine print
- Not as strong at near as multifocal
- Some patients notice mild visual phenomena
Best for: Active patients who drive frequently and use computers, comfortable with occasional readers
Multifocal Lens
Maximum glasses independence
Multiple focal zones provide vision at distance, intermediate, and near—significantly reducing or eliminating glasses dependence.
Advantages
- Distance, intermediate, and near vision
- Greatest freedom from glasses
- Ideal for active, glasses-averse patients
- Read menus and phones without glasses
Considerations
- Halos and glare possible, especially at night
- Adaptation period of 2-3 months
- Contrast sensitivity may be slightly reduced
- Not ideal for night driving professionals
Best for: Highly motivated patients who prioritise glasses independence and can accept visual trade-offs
Night Driving Vision Simulator
Compare how different eye conditions and lens options affect night driving. Drag the slider to explore.
Night Driving Vision Simulator
Compare how different eye conditions and lens options affect night driving vision.
Lens outcome (right image)
Quick Comparison
Compare lens features side by side
| Feature | Monofocal | Toric | EDOF | Multifocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Vision | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good |
| Intermediate Vision | Limited | Limited | Very Good | Good |
| Near Vision | Glasses | Glasses | Some Glasses | Very Good |
| Astigmatism Correction | No | Yes | Optional | Optional |
| Night Vision Quality | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
| Halos/Glare Risk | Minimal | Minimal | Low | Moderate |
| Adaptation Time | Days | Days | 2-4 weeks | 2-3 months |
Which Lens is Right for You?
Answer these questions to guide your discussion with Ms. Menassa:
How important is freedom from glasses?
If highly motivated for glasses independence → Consider Multifocal or EDOF
Do you drive at night frequently?
If night driving is critical → Monofocal, Toric, or EDOF may be better choices
Do you have significant astigmatism?
If yes → Toric correction is likely beneficial
What are your main visual activities?
Computer work → EDOF excels. Reading → Multifocal offers best near vision.
Get Personalised Advice
The best lens choice depends on your eyes, your lifestyle, and your visual priorities. Book a consultation to discuss your options with Ms. Menassa.