Best Lens Implants for Cataract Surgery in 2024

The best lens implant for cataract surgery is a personal decision based on the health of your eyes, your vision goals, and your lifestyle. Every patient is different, and a personalized, in-depth discussion with an experienced surgeon is important to choose the best lens implant for your eyes.
In this video, we'll countdown 5 of the most popular lens implants for cataract surgery in 2024.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Background / Every Patient is Different
1:03 - Number 5
1:29 - Number 4
2:34 - Number 3
3:08 - Number 2
3:42 - Number 1
4:11 - Summary
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Relevant Educational Articles:
Lens Options With Cataract Surgery:
bestcataractsurgeons.com/lens...
PanOptix:
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Vivity:
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Light Adjustable Lens:
bestcataractsurgeons.com/ligh...
Toric Lens Implants:
bestcataractsurgeons.com/cata...
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[@thomasrice4078]

Gearing up for my cataract surgery, these video's are so useful! Thanks for the guidance.

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

You're welcome! :D

[@Chris4334]

Thank you very much for your very informative video! Wanted to ask a question, I know the Clearview 3 is relatively new. I also know that no artifical lens is perfect. Do you know any weaknesses with the Clearview 3? I have read a lot about how it has a full range of vision with no halos at night but have not read anything about the Clearview 3 lens weaknesses since no lens is perfect. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

Great question. You are correct that it is new, and there are a lot of surgeons that don't have a lot of first hand experience yet with the lens to know how it performs. The best we can do at this time is point you toward the FDA report that reviews the clinical trial data in detail. You can find it here:
www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf20/P200020B.pdf

[@user-fs7oz3gn8g]

Just curious why Clearview 3 didn’t make your list?

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

Clearview 3 is relatively new and doesn't yet have a large surgeon following in the United States. Surgical techniques are constantly changing. If we find that surgeons report good results, increasing their preference for and use of the Clearview 3, we may consider it for next year's list.

[@user-fs7oz3gn8g]

@@bestcataractsurgeons ok that makes sense thank you

[@cylimbru]

How about Clearview 3 IOL?

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

Great question. Clearview 3 is new, and most surgeons don't have a lot of first hand experience yet with the lens to know how it performs. The best we can do at this time is point you toward the FDA report that reviews the clinical trial data in detail. You can find it here:
www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf20/P200020B.pdf
Maybe it will make next year's list.

[@joychromphet]

Please comment about LUCIDIS sir.

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

Lucidis is not available in the United States... so we don't have any experience with it. Here is a study:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9167139/

[@nobilismaximus]

What about LAL+ .

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

Great lens! Might make our 2025 list next year!

[@nobilismaximus]

@@bestcataractsurgeons i’m holding out for the jellisee or juvene accommodative lenses, uses all the light for all distances using your own eye muacles

[@NebulousCat]

The clearest vision is with a monofocal lens, the rest are a compromise.

[@tetuone11]

Also, it's the only one that most insurance providers will cover completely. Premium lenses are an out of pocket expense and usually require you to pay 8 to 10 times the cost of the lens itself.
For those that can afford it, it's a good option. My advice would be to educate yourself before you choose a proper lens for your eyes. A healthy dialogue with your eye doctor is paramount as well. If you are not comfortable with a eye doctor, go somewhere else and ask questions, especially if you don't understand what they tell you.
Take care and good luck to everyone.

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

This leaves out a lot of details. Monofocal lens implants provide the least range of vision. Monofocals also come in a variety of types, toric monofocals, enhanced monofocals, adjustable, and different materials. A monofocal will also not achieve clear vision unless astigmatism is managed. Every patient is different. Oversimplifying to "one lens is the best for everyone" is dangerous.

[@bestcataractsurgeons]

Insurance companies cover a basic monofocal that does not account for astigmatism or other higher order optical aberrations. Patients choosing a basic monofocal implant should expect to need glasses for all ranges of vision. That is, they should expect to need bifocal or trifocal glasses after surgery.
Some patients may get lucky who happen to have low corneal astigmatism and not need distance glasses after surgery, however, if your astigmatism is not managed with imaging prior to surgery, there is no way to know this in advance.

[@b0ttman]

I have diplopia. Came on suddenly last year. Have checked everything and no reason for it. Other than decomensating esotropia. I wear prism glasses. I’m about to do LAL. I am not confident this lens is best. I had PRK 30 + years ago. No astigmatism. Is a Vivity ok with past PRK? I expect to need prism glasses post.