Horizon Eye Specialists
Cataract surgery options
Intraocular (IOL)
During cataract surgery, the cloudy, damaged lens must be removed and replaced with an Intraocular Lens (IOL). An Intraocular lens is a device that is implanted in your eye during cataract surgery. It replaces the eye’s natural lens after it has been removed during surgery. There are different types of IOLs and they each offer various advantages and disadvantages.
The type of IOL that is best for you will depend on the health of your vision before the development of cataracts and your unique needs and lifestyle.
Basic
With the standard implants (the monofocal lens mentioned above), the cloudy cataract is removed and is replaced with a clear lens. The goal with this lens is clearer vision; however, because it only corrects at one distance, expect to wear glasses full time with this option.
Peace of Mind
The Peace of Mind option provides laser-assisted cataract surgery. The cataract will be removed with a laser instead of manually, by hand. The laser technique is gentler on the eye and it can lower the risk of cataract surgery. This option can be combined with any of the other options-Standard, Precision, or Forever Young. You should still expect to wear glasses full time with this option.
Precision
With the Precision option, the surgeon can correct your vision during cataract surgery to give you precise distance or near vision depending on what is important to you. This is done by correcting your prescription and correcting your astigmatism. You will still need to wear glasses some of the time with this option.
Forever Young
The Forever Young option expands your range of clear vision giving you a continuous range of vision from distance to mid-range and near giving patients functional vision.
With this option you may still need to wear glasses for some close work.
Light Adjustable Lens
We are the first in Arizona to offer a revolutionary new lens implant, the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) by RxSight. The LAL is the first and only FDA-approved intraocular lens implant (IOL) that can be adjusted after cataract surgery, allowing surgeons to partner with their patients and achieve optimized results for every unique eye.
With the LAL, beginning two to three weeks after surgery, the surgeon administers an office-based UV light treatment (which generally takes 90 seconds) that adjusts the prescription of the IOL while it is in the patient’s eye. This can be repeated two to three times until patients have achieved their vision goals. The surgeon then uses a final exposure treatment to preserve the lens power.
Intraocular (IOL)
During cataract surgery, the cloudy, damaged lens must be removed and replaced with an Intraocular Lens (IOL).Intraocular lens is a device that is implanted in your eye during cataract surgery. It replaces the eye’s natural lens after it has been removed during surgery. There are different types of IOLs and they each offer various advantages and disadvantages.
Standard
With the standard implants (the monofocal lens mentioned above), the cloudy cataract is removed and is replaced with a clear lens. The goal with this lens is clearer vision; however, because it only corrects at one distance, expect to wear glasses full time with this option.
Peace of Mind
The peace of mind option provides laser assisted cataract surgery. The cataract will be removed with a laser instead of manually, by hand. The laser technique is gentler on the eye and it can lower the risk of cataract surgery. This option can be combined with any of the other options-Standard, Precision, or Forever Young.
Precision
With the Precision option, the surgeon can correct your vision during cataract surgery to give you precise distance or near vision depending on what is important to you. This is done by correcting your prescription at one aim and correcting your astigmatism. You will still need to wear glasses some of the time with this option.
Forever Young
The Forever Young option expands your range of clear vision giving you a continuous range of vision from distance to mid-range and near giving patients functional vision.
With this option you may still need to wear glasses for some close work.
Light Adjustable Lens
We are the first in Arizona to offer a revolutionary new lens implant, the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) by RxSight. The LAL is the first and only FDA-approved intraocular lens implant (IOL) that can be adjusted after cataract surgery, allowing surgeons to partner with their patients and achieve optimized results for every unique eye.
Patient Reviews
Terry S.
It's been a little over a week since my refractive surgery and my reading vision has already improved drastically. Dr. McCulloch was absolutely great.
Pam P
The entire procedure was done very professionally by all the staff involved. I had no discomfort whatsoever. It was a snap. I was given a special lens that used U/V light to customize. All went well, and I have 20/20 vision in that eye. I couldn't be happier.
Anita K
A very organized and efficient operation! Everyone is well-trained. They ask for changes to your address, insurance, etc. every single time. Good job! They follow up with reminders for appt. I had such a positive experience, my husband is starting the process next month. I highly recommend this center.
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