Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss across the globe. Luckily, with Minneapolis cataract surgery, Dr. Ralph Chu at Chu Vision Institute can correct this loss. When it has been determined that it is time to remove the cataract, you have many options for correcting your vision. Modern cataract surgery allows Dr. Chu to use modern surgical techniques and technologies, providing the most precision and accuracy to your visual outcome. Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery is one of these tools. Dr. Chu was the first in Minnesota to offer Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery with the VICTUS Femtosecond Laser.
During refractive cataract surgery, your eye lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Sometimes referred to as an implant, an IOL is an artificial lens placed in the eye to function just like your eye’s natural lens. Thanks to cutting-edge developments in ocular technology, advanced IOLs can now correct or improve any existing refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. As a result, you may become less dependent on glasses or contacts. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Ralph Chu is pleased to offer several advanced IOL options for patients who undergo surgery to remove cataracts. Prior to your surgery, Dr. Chu will provide you with options for standard and advanced IOLs to meet your unique vision needs and lifestyle. If you are experiencing cloudy eyesight associated with cataracts, contact Chu Vision Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Our expert team looks forward to sharing more about advanced techniques and technologies to help you obtain clearer vision.
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At Chu Vision Institute, we offer several different IOLs for patients with refractive cataract surgery. Dr. Chu will help you choose an IOL based on your current eye health, lifestyle, and vision needs. We offer the following lenses:
Types of Lenses
- Light Adjustable Lens – These IOLs are the only FDA-approved lens that can be customized after implantation with a special UV light. Several light treatments will take place after the eye is healed from surgery to adjust and lock in the right prescription. This option may be best for someone who isn’t a great candidate for our Lifestyle Lens options but is looking for more freedom from glasses. We are one of the few practices offering Light Adjustable Lenses in Minneapolis.
- Lifestyle Lenses
- Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOLs – These lenses are designed to expand your depth of focus to provide crisp, sharp vision at near, far, and intermediate distances. Many patients with EDOF lenses have drastically reduced or minimized their dependence on eyeglasses.
- Accommodating IOLs – These IOLs help reduce dependence on reading glasses by “flexing” within your eye to help you more easily focus your vision. Accommodating IOLs work well to improve vision at mid-range distances.
- Multifocal IOLs – These advanced IOLs are designed to simultaneously provide correction for both near and far away vision. Patients who receive multifocal IOLs are able to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts following surgery.
- Modern Toric IOLs – Toric IOLs provide clearer vision following refractive cataract surgery for patients with astigmatism. These IOLs work similarly to toric contact lenses. Just like monofocal IOLs, toric IOLs correct vision at one distance.
- Basic Monofocal IOLs – This type of IOL can correct vision at one focal point (at close up, intermediate, or far away distances). Patients who select monofocal lenses typically still require the use of reading glasses.
Your cataract care team at Chu Vision will conduct a thorough examination of your eyes and determine which options are best for you and your vision goals. You are in excellent hands! Our team of doctors and eye care professionals are ready to guide you through your cataract journey.