When cataracts begin to cloud not only your lens but also your daily life—impacting reading, night driving, or simply enjoying the world around you—advanced solutions are within reach. At Paragon Eye Associates, our surgeons utilize two cutting‑edge intraocular lenses (IOLs)—Alcon PanOptix Pro and Alcon Vivity^™—to provide customized vision correction during cataract surgery.

Understanding Cataract Treatment Advances

A cataract forms when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, obstructing light and blurring vision over time. As the leading cause of vision loss worldwide, cataracts typically develop with age but can also result from trauma, medical conditions, or prolonged sun exposure. Cataract surgery removes this cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial IOL, restoring clarity and vision.

Today’s premium IOL options go beyond basic restoration. They can correct presbyopia (difficulty focusing up close) and astigmatism, potentially reducing your dependence on glasses or contacts.

Alcon PanOptix Pro: Advanced Multifocal Clarity

The PanOptix Pro is Alcon’s latest innovation in multifocal IOLs, offering clear vision at multiple distances—near, intermediate, and far. While often referred to as a trifocal, it is more accurately described as a multifocal lens that provides functional vision across a broad range without relying on traditional trifocal optics.

Key benefits include:

• Excellent clarity for reading, computer work, and distance vision
• Enhanced image contrast and color perception
• Reduced visual disturbances compared to earlier multifocal designs
• Available in toric models to correct astigmatism at the same time

PanOptix Pro is an ideal option for active individuals who want to reduce their dependence on glasses for most daily tasks.

Alcon Vivity^™: Extended Vision for Sensitive Eyes

For patients who want the benefits of extended depth of focus but may not be ideal candidates for multifocal lenses like PanOptix, the Vivity^™ IOL offers a compelling alternative. Vivity uses Alcon’s X-Wave^™ non-diffractive technology to stretch and shift light, providing continuous vision from distance to intermediate—and even functional near vision—without the halos or glare commonly associated with multifocals.

Vivity is especially well-suited for patients who:

• Have a history of PRK or other refractive surgeries
• Have retinal or macular conditions that make them poor candidates for multifocal lenses
• Prefer fewer nighttime visual disturbances like halos or glare
• Still want to enjoy reduced dependence on glasses for most activities

Like PanOptix, Vivity is also available in toric models to correct astigmatism.

Why Premium IOLs Make a Difference

• Reduced reliance on glasses or contacts for everyday activities
• Tailored technology to match your specific vision and eye health profile
• Advanced surgical precision using the latest tools for lens placement and alignment
• Long-term satisfaction and improved quality of life post-surgery

Schedule Your Cataract Consultation Today

At Paragon Eye Associates, our skilled surgical team proudly offers both PanOptix Pro multifocal IOLs and Vivity^™ extended-depth-of-focus IOLs to help restore clarity and comfort to your daily life. Whether you need a toric version for astigmatism or are seeking a lens option compatible with prior eye surgery, we’ll help guide you to the right choice.

We provide cataract care to patients across greater Arlington and Mansfield, TX. Ready to learn more? Fill out the form below or call to schedule your appointment:

• Arlington Office: (817) 277-6433
• Mansfield Office: (817) 477-0223

Clearer vision starts here—let us help you see life more vividly again.