One of the latest intraocular lenses (IOLs) to be launched in the US, the Clareon PanOptix Pro is a trifocal, presbyopia-correcting, premium lens that cataract surgeons now have the option to use for appropriate cataract procedures.
It’s widely being proclaimed as one of, if not the best, trifocal IOLs available. To understand why, we need to look at exactly what it is, how it works, who it’s suitable for, and consider the data surrounding the overall PanOptix Pro patient outcomes.
The stand-out feature of the PanOptix Pro is that the patented technology it uses has pretty much solved the historical issue of light scatter. This phenomenon has been a problem with trifocal IOLs for a small percentage of people. However, if you’re one of them, then dealing with the symptoms it causes can be a big deal.
These include:
This is caused by an obstruction within the eye (in this case, the prescriptions within the lens itself) that prevents the straight, true passage of light through the eye. This can cause visual anomalies, especially in low-light situations.
The predecessor to the Clareon PanOptix Pro (the PanOptix) had already gone some way to rectifying light scatter. The Pro version builds on this by using what’s called ENLIGHTEN® NXT technology. This increases light utilization to an incredible 94%, which is the highest of any trifocal lens available in the US today.
In practical (and layman’s) terms, this means that the lens:
If we look at the figures regarding issues with starburst, halos, glare, and the PanOptix Pro patient outcomes, the numbers are pretty impressive.
In short, the reason the PanOptix Pro is being hailed as the best trifocal lens on the market is that it offers a seamless range of vision in conjunction with highly improved light management. This results in enhanced optics and incredible visual clarity.
However, it’s important to note that anyone keen to take advantage of this latest technology will need to be assessed by a cataract surgeon who specializes in fitting premium lenses. Trifocal IOLs aren’t suitable for everyone and, even if you are deemed a great candidate, you should be aware that there’s likely to be an adjustment period in the first few post-operative weeks.
This is because the eye-brain connection has altered over the many years it’s taken for the cataract to evolve. Its sudden removal means that the brain needs to re-learn how to interpret the now unencumbered visual signals (AKA light) that it’s receiving. Therefore, mild visual disturbances (halos, glare, starburst, etc) may still be an issue during this adjustment period.
Taking all of the above into account, this is a significant jump forward in the world of trifocal IOLs. For anyone looking for excellent post-cataract vision and, very importantly, a high chance of a life without any form of vision correction, then the Clareon PanOptix Pro could well be for you.
As with all new medical breakthroughs, this advanced, premium IOL is currently only available through select surgeons across the US.
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