The Clareon PanOptix lens is an intraocular lens that is implanted during cataract surgery after the cataract has been removed. In contrast to a standard monofocal lens, the PanOptix lens has the ability to treat presbyopia, a condition that prevents patients from seeing both far and near at the same time.
This lens is recently FDA approved and is the first to be classified as a trifocal intraocular lens. It is the next evolution in the treatment of presbyopia, building from its predecessor, the ReSTOR multifocal lens.
A multifocal lens gives patients the ability to see two distinct distances where images are in focus, such as far and near. In between the far and near focal points, images are not as clear. With the PanOptix lens, three distinct distances are in focus: far, intermediate, and near.
The PanOptix lens is made by Alcon on their AcrySof IQ platform, the same platform they use on their other intraocular lenses, including their monofocal lens, their toric lens, and their ReStor multifocal lens.
Just as with all multifocal lenses, there is an increased risk for halos and glare around lights at night. These side effects are typically well-tolerated and decrease with time.
The PanOptix lens also has a version that can correct astigmatism as well, called the PanOptix Toric lens.
When you come in for your cataract consultation, we can discuss whether the PanOptix lens is best suited for your individual needs.
I already had cataract surgery that installed a crystalens in my left eye that had a central serous retinopathy problem 20 years ago and was left damaged. I also had narrow angle glaumona in both eyes 10 years ago which resulting in lasering the pupul of my eyes.
i am wondering if i can get a pan optix lens in my right eye? i don’t want to encounter any problems since my left eye was only slightly improved with the cataract surgery. i could never depend on it if my right eye was damaged.
looking forward to the info…..
Dear Barbara,
The outcome of your left eye following cataract surgery suggests that the central serous retinopathy contributed more to your vision loss than the cataract. The crystalens choice did not lead to the poor outcome. As long as your right eye is healthy, you should do well with any lens choice. However, if you choose a lens other than the crystalens, you need to have a discussion with your ophthalmologist about the pros and cons of using different lens technologies between the two eyes.
George Yang, MD
My Dad was looking into the panoptix lens. However he has moderate to severe glaucoma and was conflicted if he should get a standard monofocal lens instead. What would you recommend?
Dear Ann,
As a general rule, the PanOptix intraocular lens should only be used in a completely healthy eye. With moderate to severe glaucoma, your dad already has visual field loss in his eye. This could result in suboptimal results with the PanOoptix intraocular lens. It is best to speak with his eye surgeon to determine how healthy or unhealthy his eye is.
George Yang, MD