PanOptix Lens Benefits

Imagine being able to see clearly again—perhaps more clearly than you can ever remember. Whether you need lens replacement due to cataracts, or simply wish to restore the vision of your youth, laser refractive lens replacement surgery with PanOptix lenses may be the answer.

This procedure is one of the most effective and safest surgeries performed today. While any type of lens replacement will clarify the cloudiness caused by cataracts, all intraocular lenses (IOLs) are not created equally. Choosing the correct type of IOL will greatly impact your visual acuity and quality of life after surgery.

Our doctor and principal cataract surgeon, Dennis Matzkin, M.D., prefers to use multi-focus IOLs when performing laser refractive lens replacement surgery. In his opinion, the best multi-focal lens on the market today is the PanOptix lens—and he is the only ophthalmologist in the area offering this innovative, tri-focal IOL. Keep reading to find out what makes the PanOptix lens Dr. Matzkin’s preferred type of lens.

PanOptix Fast Facts

The PanOptix lens is the first and only trifocal lens available in the United States. PanOptix lens implants:

• Provide clear vision up close, at arm’s length and far away.
• In most cases, eliminate the need for glasses—even readers.
• Offer extreme clarity of vision, including vivid colors.
• Led 99 percent of trial participants to state that they would choose PanOptix lenses again.

What makes PanOptix lenses different from other IOLs?

Most IOLs allow just one or two vision distance options. This means that recipients of these lenses will usually still need glasses to be able to see clearly at other distances. PanOptix lenses are unique in that they more closely replicate the natural lens’ ability to focus clearly far away, intermediately, and up close.

Here are some of the tasks commonly performed at different vision distances:

Far Vision

• Driving
• Watching TV
• Going to a movie or play
• Spotting a familiar face in a crowd
• Attending a sports event

Intermediate Vision

• Using a computer
• Reading a menu
• Shaving
• Applying makeup
• Dining with a friend

Near Vision

• Using your cell phone
• Reading
• Woodworking and crafting
• Writing or painting
• Sewing

In most cases, PanOptix lenses allow your vision to shift seamlessly between your daily tasks, maintaining clear vision without the hassle of keeping up with glasses. Their ability to improve intermediate vision makes these lenses an excellent choice for active adults who also spend several hours a day using a computer, tablet or smart phone.

If you’re interested in learning more about the laser refractive IOL surgery procedure, click here. For more general information about the different types of IOLs, read our blog post here. Call or text us at (423) 855-8522 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Matzkin to discuss improving your vision with PanOptix lens replacement. It's time to start #LivingLifeInFocus!