I would like to express my sincere thanks to Dr. George Yang and all the staff at the San Jose Eye Institute and Peninsula Eye Surgery Center. During my initial consultation, Dr. Yang took the time to thoroughly explain all my questions regarding intraocular lenses (IOL).
Thanks to his detailed explanations and expertise, I am extremely satisfied with the new lenses in both of my eyes. In recent years, there have been many advancements in IOL technology, offering a wide variety of options. Dr. Yang provides an excellent breakdown of these options on the San Jose Eye Institute’s website, and I highly recommend reading his article.
Personally, I wanted lenses that would provide clear distance vision, similar to monofocal lenses, but also provide
some near-vision (at computer distance) without the issues of glare or blurriness. After discussing my options with Dr. Yang, I learned about two newer options: Vivity and Eyhance.
In March 2022, I underwent cataract surgery with Dr. Yang and chose Johnson & Johnson’s “Eyhance” IOL. With “Eyhance”, I can see far distances as clearly as with monofocal lenses, but also have some additional clarity at intermediate distances, such as for the working on the computer. My distance vision is still 20/20 in 2024, and I can also see well at arm’s length, but I need reading glasses for close distance.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the results and I’ve been enjoying my new life with Eyhance lenses. Vivity is another great IOL option. However, I chose Eyhance because I wanted the best possible distance vision without glare or blurriness. Based on my research, I understood that Eyhance might offer slightly better distance vision than Vivity.
In conclusion, cataract surgery results vary from person to person, so I highly recommend meeting with Dr. Yang to discuss the IOL options and choose the one that best suits your needs.