Are premium intraocular lenses worth it?
Intraocular Lenses are a vital aspect to any kind of successful cataract surgery. These lenses are designed to replace your natural lens and eliminate much of the cloudy vision you experience due to cataracts. But as is the case with anything – there’s much to sort through when it comes to choosing what lens to go with.
Do you go with a premium Intraocular lens manufacturer? A more standard lens? Does your budget and insurance coverage factor into the decision? All of these things matter. Today, we’re going to break down what some of the premium IOLs are and what some of the considerations you’ll have to make when deciding which lens to go with. Let’s jump right in.
What are premium IOLs?
Cataracts require a fairly specific form of treatment in that when in surgery, we’re essentially removing a natural lens and replacing it with a new, artificial one. Certain lenses only treat cataracts while more premium lenses not only treat cataracts, but also address a number of vision impairment problems such as nearsightedness. Even at a distance, premium IOLs can provide far sharper, clearer vision.
This leads to a number of improvements in your vision – from clarity, to your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. While these can come with an increased cost, they can dramatically improve your vision and your overall quality of life.
The benefits of going premium
For some, grappling with the benefits of premium IOLs can be a challenge because there are just so many things they can do these days. The first step is getting an overall evaluation of your eyesight in general to see where you’re at – and then choosing the right lens.
The reality is that most people experiencing cataracts are also dealing with some other form of vision impairment, so having the ability to kill two (or more) birds with one stone can be appealing to our patients.
Which should you choose?
At the end of the day, the choice is up to you. If lessening your dependence on glasses is important to you, then you’ll want to be sure you give premium IOLs strong consideration. That being said, they’re not for everyone – and all you may need in terms of treatment is the simple removal of your old lens. It really depends on you, your overall vision and circumstances.
Most people will agree that premium lenses are worth the extra investment – particularly when you factor in the cost of glasses and contacts over the course of your life. As always, we recommend that you consult your physician and make the best possible choice for your own, unique situation. They’ll be best equipped to help you choose the right intraocular lens, the right intraocular lens manufacturer and the like. Hopefully you found today’s blog helpful. Good luck in finding a solution that works best for you!