IOLs (intraocular lenses) are clear, artificial lenses that replace your eye’s natural ones. You receive IOLs during cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange.

An intraocular lens (IOL) is a lens implanted in the eye usually as part of a treatment for cataracts or for correcting other vision problems such as near-sightedness (myopia) and far-sightedness (hyperopia); …

Oct 30, 2024 · It replaces the eye's natural lens that is removed during cataract surgery. The lens bends (refracts) light rays that enter the eye, helping you to see. Your lens should be clear. But if you have …

Sep 24, 2024 · Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are artificial lenses that replace the eyes’ natural lenses during cataract surgery. Different types of IOLs are available depending on your vision needs including …

Oct 23, 2023 · An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens that can replace the natural one inside your eye. Learn how IOLs can help cataracts and refractive errors.

Dec 30, 2024 · What Is an Intraocular Lens Implant? An intraocular lens implant is an artificial replacement for the lens of your eye. It's part of the surgery to fix cataracts. Each eye has a lens -- a...

Jun 4, 2025 · What are IOLs? IOLs, or intraocular lenses, are small, clear artificial lenses that are implanted in the eye during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE) procedures. IOLs …

Jun 30, 2025 · IOLs can also be used in refractive lens exchange, a procedure similar to cataract surgery but performed to correct severe nearsightedness, farsightedness, or presbyopia.

Monofocal lenses are covered by Medicare and most other third-party payers. A multifocal intra-ocular lens (IOL) combines the strengths of optical principals used in microscopes and telescopes to …

But with several types of IOLs available, how do you know which one is best for you? This blog will explore the different types of IOLs, their benefits, and how to decide which option suits your needs.