A cataract causes the eye’s natural lens to become clouded. In order to restore clear vision, an ophthalmologist must replace the eye’s natural lens with an artificial substitute, the IOL or intraocular lens. The intraocular lens is a very common surgical procedure with an estimated one million implanted in the United States each year.
The advanced technology IOLs are an important part of the Aloha Laser Vision cataract surgery services. You can find out which is most appropriate for your unique vision needs when you contact our Honolulu practice.
The RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens is a revolutionary intraocular lens (IOL) designed to be customized with non-invasive light treatments after cataract surgery. As the first IOL of its kind, the unique RxSight Light Adjustable Lens technology offers patients superior outcomes that consistently surpass the results achieved with non-adjustable IOLs. The RxSight Light Adjustable Lens is crafted from a special photosensitive material that can be precisely molded with UV light to change the shape and vision correction power of the lens. The vision customization process takes place in the weeks following cataract surgery, and adjustments are based on your vision correction needs, personal vision preferences, and lifestyle. A series of two to four UV-light treatments performed over a one to two week period are all that is required to optimize your vision with the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens. The treatments are painless and last approximately 90 seconds. Once the desired level of vision correction has been achieved, one last treatment is performed to lock in the final result. Many cataract patients who have had the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens implanted and customized are achieving outstanding vision. Compared with patients who receive a standard monofocal IOL, patients implanted with the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens in research trials were twice as likely to achieve 20/20 vision at six months without relying on glasses. Dr. Alan Faulkner is thrilled to be able to introduce this advanced IOL technology to our Aloha Laser Vision patients!
The PanOptix® Trifocal IOL is a next-generation multifocal lens that can provide clear vision at a range of distances—near, intermediate, and far—and various lighting conditions. For patients who have an active lifestyle, desire high-quality vision, and want to eliminate their need for glasses following cataract surgery, the PanOptix Trifocal lens may be the best option for meeting their expectations. The PanOptix Trifocal lens also offers the benefit of correcting for presbyopia and astigmatism if needed.
Alcon’s proprietary ENLIGHTEN™ optical technology enables the PanOptix Trifocal lens to deliver optimized vision at all distances. Traditionally, multifocal lens makers have grappled with trying to improve intermediate distance without compromising the quality of near and distance vision. The PanOptix Trifocal lens has been designed with ENLIGHTEN™ optical technology, which allows for clear, uncompromised vision at any distance and has led to outstanding rates of patient satisfaction. In Alcon’s research, 99% of PanOptix Trifocal lens recipients would choose to have the same lens placed again.
Our medical director, Dr. Alan Faulkner, is once again the first eye surgeon in Hawaii to debut the latest optical technology—he was the first ophthalmologist in Hawaii to implant PanOptix Trifocal lenses in early September, 2019. He has been very impressed by the results his patients have achieved with PanOptix Trifocal lenses post-operatively. For patients who are good candidates, he recommends this state-of-the-art lens as a worthwhile investment in one’s vision.
Alcon, a global leader in eye care with over 100 million lenses implanted worldwide, has released the AcrySof® IQ Vivity®. This lens is a unique intraocular lens (IOL) that is currently available in a few, hand-selected practices in the U.S. Once again, Aloha Laser Vision has been chosen amongst leading practices in the country to have early access to this advanced technology lens.
Vivity reduces patients’ dependence on glasses by extending the range of vision using a technology called X-WAVE™. According to the FDA reported outcomes, Vivity patients experience high-quality vision at distance and intermediate ranges and gain functional up-close vision. Dr. Faulkner’s early patients have been pleased with the results with this new technology. He is available for consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for this or any other vision correction procedure.
Much depends on you – your eyes, your needs, your work, your hobbies – in short, your particular circumstances. Dr. Faulkner will recommend the IOL that best fits your needs, following your comprehensive examination. It’s also important for you to know that an IOL can’t correct pre-existing vision problems such as a visual field that is already lost, floaters, or flashers. It is also important to note that although almost everyone experiences improved vision after cataract treatment, the post-surgery uncorrected vision of some patients will be better than that of others.
Our eye surgeon is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality vision treatments and procedures that serve to improve and optimize vision. To schedule a consultation, examination, or to find out more about intraocular lenses, please contact Aloha Laser Vision of Honolulu, Hawaii today.