IMPLANT COMPARISON CHART

Thank you for considering cataract surgery with Dr. Scott Jaben. As you know, there are two choices of intraocular lens implants: monofocal and multifocal. We hope this comparison chart is helpful as you decide which lens is right for you.

MONOFOCAL

TYPE

MULTIFOCAL
(ReSTOR / ReZOOM)

Traditional implant choice with most cataract surgery; may be used with monovision

SUMMARY

Technology invented for patients interested in eliminating or decreasing dependence on glasses

At least 90% need glasses
for near; variable need
for distance

POSTOPERATIVE
GLASSES

At least 80% are completely spectacle independent for both distance and near

moderate 5%
severe 2%

GLARE / HALOS AT NIGHT

moderate 20%
severe 5%

NO

REQUIRES BOTH
EYES TO WORK

YES

minimal more with monovision

BRAIN
ADAPTATION

YES up to 90 days

90 days

POSTOPERATIVE
CARE COVERED

90 days

Coverage as usual as long
as criteria met for
individual plan; no extra charges for implant

INSURANCE
COVERAGES

Surgery covered as usual for surgical services but "deluxe" device implant
not fully covered