Acrysof Iq Lens [ DIRECT ]

| Model | Technology | Best For | Considerations | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Monofocal, aspheric, blue-light filtering | Patients desiring excellent distance vision with low dysphotopsia | Requires glasses for near/reading. The "Clareon" is the newer generation with an improved material to reduce subsurface nanoglistenings. | | IQ Toric (SN6AT series) | Monofocal + astigmatism correction (cyl from +1D to +4D) | Patients with regular corneal astigmatism (>0.75D) | Requires precise axis alignment; can rotate post-op (though stability is high). | | IQ ReSTOR +2.5/-2.0 | Multifocal diffractive + apodized | Patients desiring functional near, intermediate, and distance | Produces halos/glare; lower contrast sensitivity. Newer "+2.5" add improves intermediate (computer) vision. | | IQ Vivity | Non-diffractive extended depth of focus (EDOF) | Patients wanting minimal dysphotopsias but better range than monofocal | Uses X-WAVE technology (wavefront-shaping). No halos, but near vision may need +1.5D readers. | | IQ PanOptix | Trifocal diffractive | Patients prioritizing excellent near and distance (e.g., reading, driving) | Halos are less than older ReSTOR but still present; best in patients without macular pathology. |

The AcrySof IQ platform includes several specialized versions to meet different visual needs: acrysof iq lens

It includes a proprietary yellow-tinted chromophore that mimics the natural protection of a healthy human lens by filtering both UV and high-energy blue light. | Model | Technology | Best For |

Unlike traditional spherical lenses, the AcrySof IQ has a specialized aspheric shape that corrects for the eye's natural aberrations. This leads to sharper vision and improved contrast sensitivity, particularly in low-light settings like night driving. | | IQ ReSTOR +2