Lens solutions · Lens guide
Which lens implant is right for you?
Reviewed by Rajesh Khanna, MD
For PIE and laser cataract surgery, the implant you choose shapes your range of vision. Here is how the options differ.
The lenses we offer
| Lens | Design | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tecnis Odyssey | Continuous range of vision | Designed for distance, intermediate and near for many patients. The newest version of a long-established lens platform. |
| PanOptix Pro | Trifocal | Three focal points with strong near vision for reading. Halos and starbursts at night can be more noticeable, especially early on. |
| BVI FineVision HP | Trifocal | Another trifocal design with near, intermediate and distance focus. |
| Envy | Extended depth of focus with multifocal features | A newer design, approved more recently, so long-term data is more limited. |
| Light Adjustable Lens (LAL and LAL+) | Adjusted after surgery with UV light | The power is fine-tuned in several office visits after surgery. You wear UV-protective glasses until the lens is locked in. |
Results vary. No lens guarantees freedom from glasses, and some people still use readers for small print or dim light.
Three questions to ask yourself
- What do I do most: screens and driving, or close reading?
- How much do night glare and halos matter to me?
- Can I fit several follow-up visits into the weeks after surgery?
Dr. Khanna’s approach
Dr. Khanna recommends the Tecnis Odyssey for many patients because it is designed for a continuous range of vision. He matches the lens to your measurements, your eye health and your daily life, and he may recommend a different lens, or no lens surgery at all.
Learn about PIE for presbyopia after 40, and laser cataract surgery.
Frequently asked questions
Which lens is best?
There is no single best lens. Your measurements, eye health, work and hobbies decide. Dr. Khanna explains his recommendation at your VIP consult.
Will I still need reading glasses?
Possibly. Many patients need glasses less, but no lens can promise you will never need them.
How much does PIE cost?
PIE is about $288 per eye per month for 24 months with medical insurance, or about $371 per eye per month for 24 months self-pay, for qualified applicants.
VIP consult
Book your free VIP consult
Your first visit is a VIP consult: more time with each patient, and enough time with the surgeon, Dr. Khanna. Candidacy is decided there, and the answer may be a procedure or no surgery at all.
- VIP consult for SMILE Pro, SMILE, LASIK, EVO ICL, PIE, PRK and LASEK
- A surgery consultation, not a full eye exam
- In-office or virtual, as offered
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