Monofocal lens
TECNIS
Included in DKK 7,000
One focus. Usually set for sharp distance vision, so you will need reading glasses for close work.
EDOF lens
TECNIS PureSee
DKK 18,000 per eye
Greater depth of focus, so you see sharply at distance and intermediate range, e.g. a computer screen. Fewer halos than trifocal lenses.
Trifocal lens
TECNIS Odyssey
DKK 18,000 per eye
Multifocal lens with sharp vision at distance, intermediate and near. Gives the best chance of managing without glasses.
Comparison
| Monofocal | EDOF | Trifocal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (driving, TV) | Sharp | Sharp | Sharp |
| Intermediate (computer) | Often glasses | Good | Good |
| Near (reading) | Reading glasses | Often weak reading glasses | Usually no glasses |
| Halos around lights in the dark | Rare | Few | More common |
| Contrast vision | Good | Good | Slightly reduced |
| Price per eye | DKK 7,000 | DKK 18,000 | DKK 18,000 |
What should you consider?
- Your habits: Do you drive a lot in the dark, read a lot or work at a screen?
- Your eyes: Other eye diseases, such as changes in the macula, can mean that a premium lens is not the right choice.
- Astigmatism: If you have astigmatism, we will discuss how best to correct it.
Side effects and visual disturbances after surgery
All artificial lenses can cause visual disturbances at first, while the eye heals and the brain adapts to the new lens. What you can expect depends on the type of lens.
With all lens types
- Blurred vision for the first few days while the eye heals
- Sensitivity to light and dry eyes, which can last from a few weeks to months
- Floaters (small dots or threads in your vision) may become more noticeable because your vision is now clearer
- A faint shadow or arc of light at the edge of your vision. It usually disappears by itself within a few weeks to months
- Posterior capsule opacification can cause gradually blurred vision months or years later. It is easily treated with laser
Standard (monofocal) lens
- Fewest visual disturbances and the best contrast vision
- Halos around lights in the dark are rare
- You should expect to need reading glasses for close work and often for the computer too
EDOF lens
- Mild halos or starbursts around light sources in the dark, e.g. car headlights. They are usually faint and fade over the first months
- Contrast vision is slightly lower than with a standard lens, mostly in poor light
- For small print you may still need weak reading glasses
Multifocal (trifocal) lens
- Halos and glare around light sources in the dark are common. This can be bothersome when driving at night
- Reduced contrast vision, especially at dusk and in poor light. Good lighting helps when reading
- The brain has to adapt to the lens. For most people the symptoms fade over 3–6 months, but in a few they never disappear completely. In rare cases the lens can be exchanged
- The lens is more sensitive to dry eyes, a small residual refractive error and posterior capsule opacification, which may need treatment
Visual disturbances are one of the reasons we always go carefully through your habits and your eyes before you choose a lens. If you drive a lot in the dark or have other eye diseases, a standard lens or an EDOF lens may be a better choice than a multifocal lens.
We advise you at the pre-operative examination
At the pre-operative examination we measure your eyes and go through the pros and cons of each lens, so you can make a well-informed choice.