Stahl Vision: Dayton's top LASIK and Cataract Surgeons for more than 30 years.
Stahl Vision
4235 Indian Ripple Rd, Dayton, OH
Advanced Lifestyle Bifocal Implants for Cataract Surgery and RLE
Advanced Lifestyle Bifocal Implants are premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) designed to provide a broader range of vision after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE). Depending on the lens selected and your individual prescription, these advanced technology lenses may help improve vision at distance, intermediate, and near ranges, potentially reducing your dependence on glasses, bifocals, or reading glasses.
Unlike standard (monofocal) implant lenses, advanced lifestyle IOLs are designed to provide functional vision at multiple distances. Some advanced lenses can also help correct astigmatism, offering another option for patients who want greater visual freedom following cataract surgery or RLE.
For many patients, these lenses can feel similar to having a permanent vision-correction solution inside the eye, reducing the need to reach for glasses or contact lenses for many everyday activities. While no lens can guarantee complete freedom from glasses, advanced technology IOLs can provide an opportunity for greater independence from corrective eyewear.
Today, we are using sixth-generation multifocal and extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) lenses designed to provide greater visual sharpness and improved near vision, while minimizing unwanted visual disturbances at night compared with earlier lens designs such as PanOptix, Vivity, Synergy, and Symfony.
Our latest toric lenses, which correct astigmatism, also provide excellent distance and night-driving vision while offering improved intermediate vision.
Personalized Lens Options for Your Lifestyle
Choosing the right premium IOL is an important part of your cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange experience. Your vision needs, lifestyle, prescription, eye health, and personal goals all play a role in determining which lens may be appropriate for you.
Our experienced cataract surgeons, Dr. Stahl, Dr. Gillis, and Dr. Knowles, will evaluate your eyes and discuss your vision goals to help determine which advanced lifestyle lens option may be best suited to your needs.
Presbyopia is the gradual loss of near vision that typically begins around age 40. As the eye’s lens becomes less flexible, it has a harder time changing shape to focus on nearby objects. If you have presbyopia, your doctor may recommend reading glasses or bifocals.
Multifocal Lens Options
Puresee and Odyssey Lenses
PureSee™ Extended Depth of Focus (IOL)
Key Advantages: Excellent distance vision, best for desktop computer, treats astigmatism, less halos/glare than a full multifocal lens like Odyssey, free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.
Trade-Offs: Small print may still require readers, near vision is not as strong as a full-range multifocal like Odyssey, non-dominant eye slightly better for near, slightly worse for distance.
Odyssey™ Full Multifocal (IOL)
Key Advantages: Designed for distance, intermediate, and near vision and treats astigmatism. Best for laptop, computer, and small print. Free laser vision correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.
Trade-Offs: Halos, glare, or starbursts can occur, especially at night, but lessen over time. Because it splits the light there is some loss of sharpness at > 50 yards. May need reading glasses for very fine print.
TORIC (Astigmatism Correcting) Lens Options
Eyhance Lens
TECNIS Eyhance™ (IOL)
Vision Range: Excellent distance vision. Fair intermediate range. Intermediate 2-3 lines better than a standard lens. Corrects astigmatism.
Key Advantages: Best distance vision. Corrects corneal astigmatism. Generally fewer optical side effects than multifocal technology. Can wear OTC readers for near vision. Free laser correction fine tune (if necessary) for 12 months.
Trade-Offs: OTC reading glasses are still expected for close/small print. Does not provide the same near range as Odyssey or Puresee Multifocal lenses.
Advanced Lifestyle Lens Financing Options
Advanced Lifestyle Lenses are premium lenses and are not covered by Medicare or most insurance plans.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a non-covered, elective procedure. An Advanced Lifestyle Lens is included in the cost of your RLE package.
To make your procedure more affordable, we offer 24-month financing at 0% deferred interest, helping you choose the lens option that best fits your vision needs and budget.
Standard Implant Lenses
Covered through Insurance, subject to deductibles and copays.
Aspheric or Monofocal Lens
Vision Range: Fair vision at one chosen focal point. Most commonly targeted for distance vision. High prescriptions may be reduced.
Key Advantages: Typically lower amounts of halo/glare than multifocal designs. May be best option if you have other eye conditions. More vibrant colors after surgery. Basic cataract surgery covered by insurance, subject to deductibles and copays.
Trade-Offs: Patients can still expect to need glasses for all ranges of vision. Does not have the ability to correct astigmatism.
Drs. Stahl, Knowles, & Gillis are some of the top cataract surgeons in Dayton and specialize in advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and refractive lens exchange. At Stahl Vision our top surgeons are conveniently located near Piqua, Troy, Tipp City, Greenville, Vandalia, Springfield, Waynesville, Springboro, Franklin, and all of Dayton, our goal is to provide advanced vision correction options for all ages to fit your needs. Call 937-427-2020 to schedule your cataract evaluation and take the first step toward clearer vision.