Lens Options in Erie, PA
Before Cataract Surgery, Dr. Zimm personally evaluates each of his patients and helps them choose the best lens implant option to suit their needs.
Zimm Cataract & Laser Center currently offers the following Traditional and Premium Intraocular Lens (IOL) implants:
Monofocal (Traditional) Lens
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With a monofocal implant, there is a high chance that glasses will still be needed after surgery.
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Most individuals, even those that did not wear glasses before surgery, will need correction for near-vision activities (reading, applying make-up, sewing, using a cellphone, etc).
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The cost of the Monofocal lens is typically covered by insurance, with the exception of deductibles, co-insurance, or other out-of-pocket expenses.
PanOptix Trifocal Lens
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PanOptix is the first FDA approved trifocal intraocular lens implant in the United States.
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PanOptix delivers a full range of vision to decrease reliance on glasses.
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Individuals that choose the PanOptix lens are able to see far away with clear distance vision, see at arm’s length with enhanced intermediate vision, and see up close with excellent near vision.
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The PanOptix Toric IOL is also available to aid in correcting astigmatism.
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Medicare and private insurances provide basic coverage for surgery fees, but the additional cost of a PanOptix lens in the responsibility of the patient.
Vivity Extended-Vision Lens
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The Vivity Extended Vision IOL corrects distance vision while also allowing functional intermediate vision and some near vision.
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The Vivity lens is not a multifocal lens, as it uses new Wavefront-Shaping technology to provide a broader range of vision.
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The Vivity Toric IOL is also available to aid in correcting astigmatism.
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Medicare and private insurances provide basic coverage for surgery fees, but the additional cost of a Vivity lens in the responsibility of the patient.
Toric Lens
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This implant is specifically designed to reduce astigmatism and improve distance vision.
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Like the Traditional lens implant, there is still a high likelihood that glasses will still be needed for near-vision. Some individuals will still need distance correction as well.
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Medicare and private insurances provide basic coverage for surgery fees, but the additional cost of a Toric lens in the responsibility of the patient.
