Multifocal Lenses

For cataract patients who want to see clearly at every distance — near, intermediate, and far — without depending on glasses, multifocal lenses offer the most complete range of vision correction available today.

Seeing Near, Intermediate and Far—With a Single Lens.

When cataracts are removed, your natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The lens you choose determines your visual range for the rest of your life — and the options have never been better.

Standard lenses correct vision at one distance, typically leaving patients dependent on reading glasses for close work. Multifocal IOLs go further. By distributing light across multiple focal points, they give patients the ability to see clearly up close, at arm's length, and at distance — often with little to no dependence on glasses for everyday activities.

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Types of Multifocal Lens Implants Offered in Los Angeles

Not every multifocal lens meets our standards. Dr. Shamie and Dr. Hura offer a carefully selected portfolio of premium IOLs, chosen for optical performance, patient satisfaction, and long-term visual outcomes. Currently available options include:

Clareon PanOptix Pro & Clareon PanOptix Pro Toric (Alcon)
FINEVISION HP Trifocal & FINEVISION HP Toric (BVI)
TECNIS Odyssey IOL & TECNIS Odyssey Toric IOL
enVista Envy IOL & enVista Envy Toric (Bausch & Lomb)
TECNIS Synergy & TECNIS Synergy Toric (Johnson & Johnson Vision)

Clareon PanOptix Pro Lens

The PanOptix Pro is one of the most widely used trifocal IOLs in the world and a frequently recommended option at our office. Building on the original PanOptix platform, which has been implanted in millions of patients across more than 70 countries, the Pro version delivers refined optical performance with improved contrast sensitivity and a broader, more seamless range of vision across distance, intermediate, and near.

Clareon PanOptix Pro Lens

What’s Different About PanOptix Pro?

Using Alcon's ENLIGHTEN Optical Technology, PanOptix Pro optimizes all three focal zones without the trade-offs common to earlier bifocal designs.
In FDA clinical studies on the original platform, more than 99% of patients said they would choose the same lens again.
A toric version is available for patients with astigmatism, combining trifocal correction with precise astigmatism management in a single implant.

PanOptix Pro is a strong choice for many patients, but it's one of several premium trifocal options Dr. Shamie and Dr. Hura consider. The right lens depends on your prescription, visual demands, pupil dynamics, and lifestyle. At your consultation, your surgeon will walk you through all available options and explain the reasoning behind their recommendation.

Can Miltifocal Lenses Correct My Astigmatism?

Yes, astigmatism can be corrected at the time of cataract surgery with special versions of multifocal lenses, which are specifically designed to correct astigmatism.

Will I Be Able to Give Up My Glasses With Multifocal Lenses?

There is no guarantee that you will never need glasses again, especially for reading small text. Most patients achieve sharp, clear vision for distance and intermediate (computer) work in both bright and dim light.
Many patients who have multifocal lenses can check a text message on their smartphone or read a menu in a restaurant. You may still need to use reading glasses for some close-up tasks like reading a newspaper or a prescription label.

Multifocal Lens FAQs

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LIFE · CLARITY · FOCUS The Right Lens Changes Everything.

Choosing a Multifocal IOL is one of the most consequential decisions in cataract surgery, and it's not one-size-fits-all. At MSH Vision, Dr. Shamie and Dr. Hura will evaluate your prescription, lifestyle, and visual priorities to help you choose the lens that delivers the best possible outcome for your life.

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