A Lens for Every Lifestyle

Understanding each patient’s visual needs, activities, and ocular health is vital to identifying the most appropriate IOL for that individual.

Ariana Rose Maleki, BS, MS4Jacklyn Vainshtein, BS, MS4Irene Zhou, BS, MS3Dagny Zhu, MD

Ophthalmology Management September 1, 2025 Vol 29, Issue September 2025 Page(s): 18-20

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Advancements in IOL technology have personalized cataract surgery, moving from monofocal to multifocal and EDOF lenses for improved vision.
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Multifocal IOLs provide spectacle independence for various distances but may cause halos and glare, making patient selection crucial.
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The Clareon PanOptix trifocal IOL offers excellent vision across distances, achieving 90% spectacle independence, but may cause nocturnal disturbances.
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The TECNIS Odyssey IOL, approved in 2024, minimizes dysphotopsias and provides a continuous range of vision with high patient satisfaction.
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Extended depth-of-focus IOLs like the TECNIS Symfony and Clareon Vivity enhance distance vision and reduce glare, offering greater spectacle independence.

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