Cataract Treatment

Cataract treatment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve your vision and your quality of life.

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Are You Ready to See Better?

After you’ve consulted with your ophthalmologist about cataract surgery, you will need to make several important decisions about treatment.

Having an understanding about the procedure, as well as the types of lens replacement options available, will help you make an informed decision.

Depending on any type of common eye conditions you may have, there are different lenses available to address these issues.

Preparation & Treatment Options

Cataracts Can Limit You, Choose a Lens That Won't

What's important to you when it comes to your vision?
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There are options when it comes to lens replacement. Some lenses help you drive at night with confidence, while others help you see the ball at a distance when playing golf. 

Monofocal Lenses

Monofocal lenses provide excellent distance vision even in low light, like when you are driving at night.1 With a monofocal, you will likely need glasses for near vision.

Enhanced Refractive Lenses

Enhanced refractive lenses provide the clarity of distance vision you expect from a monofocal - but with the addition of enhanced intermediate vision1. Ask your doctor about Johnson & Johnson Vision's enhanced refractive lens TECNIS Eyhance.

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TECNIS Eyhance

TECNIS Eyhance is a lens that provides distance image quality vision and enhanced image contrast even in low light.1 You may still need glasses to see objects that are close to you like your cell phone.2  

TECNIS Eyhance TORIC II provides the ability to clearly see images at a distance while allowing you to simultaneously address astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. 

Benefits of TECNIS Eyhance

Distance image quality

Helps you see objects in the distance like traffic lights, sporting events, and stage performances.2

Enhanced image contrast

May increase safety in low-light situations such as driving at night.1

See images clearly

Designed for high-quality distance and improved intermediate vision to make everyday tasks easier.1 You may still need glasses to see closer.

See how cataract surgery with the the TECNIS Eyhance lens boosted Virginia's confidence and vastly improved her life.

Advanced Lenses

Advanced lenses deliver distance and near vision to allow you to see clearly where you focus your vision most. It can also provide crisp, clear vision in all lighting conditions. In most cases, an advanced lens will reduce the need for glasses. Ask your doctor about Johnson & Johnson Vision's advanced lenses TECNIS PureSee and TECNIS Synergy OptiBlue.

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TECNIS PureSee

TECNIS PureSee is the new IOL with continuous-power technology, designed to help you live an active life with high-quality vision. Unlike other lenses that provide focus at one or two points, the TECNIS PureSee IOL can deliver uninterrupted clarity across a full range of vision, even in dim light13. 97% of patients would recommend the lens to friends or relatives14.

TECNIS PureSee Toric II provides the ability to have continuous vision day and night while allowing you to address astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery16.

Benefits of TECNIS PureSee

Pure quality vision

Provides excellent distance vision and improved intermediate vision, while also providing improved near vision. Reading glasses may still be needed for small print13.

High contrast

Supports continuous, crisp, high-contrast vision which can be helpful in low-light scenarios15.

Low level of disturbing visual symptoms

Gives you sharp, continuous vision day and night with a low level of distracting visual symptoms 15.

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TECNIS Synergy OptiBlue

Achieve the best near vision and reduce your dependence on glasses.**,3-5 

TECNIS Synergy OptiBlue gives you the best near vision while also helping you to see clearly across the widest range of visionΔ,* — near, intermediate, and far. It may even reduce your eyeglass wear.**,3-5 With this lens implant, you will have the ability to see clearly whether you are reading a bedtime story in dim light or gardening in the sun. 

You also have the opportunity to address your astigmatism as a part of cataract surgery with TECNIS Synergy OptiBlueTORIC II lens implant. 

Benefits of TECNIS Synergy Optiblue

Opportunity for glasses-free life

92% of patients who received
 TECNIS Synergy IOL reported not wearing glasses after cataract surgery.**,5

Don't miss a thing

Offers the best contrast and low light vision among advanced PC-IOL, so you can see clearly in dim or low light.6

Do more of what you love

Provides the widestΔ range of continuous vision*, with the best near vision.3,Δ

See how Barbara’s life long love for dancing continued after surgery with the TECNIS Synergy lens.

Δ vs. Acrysof® IQ PanOptix®, TECNIS Symfony, TECNIS® Multifocal. Based on comparison of DFU defocus curves and a head to head clinical study vs. PanOptix®.
** Based on interim data collected at 6 months post operative, 92% of subjects did not wear glasses.
* To 20/32 or better.
 Compared to IOLs of comparable range, i.e. trifocal IOLs (PanOptix®, FineVision®, AT Lisa®).

Laser Assisted vs.
 Manual Procedure

You have two important decisions to make when it comes to your cataract surgery: how your new lens is implanted and what type of lens is implanted. 

For how the surgery is performed, your doctor can either access your cataract manually or with laser assisted surgery. Manual surgery is planned with measurements of your eye and incisions are made with a blade. Laser assisted surgery delivers a personalized, precise, and gentle approach in which a laser scans your eye to create a unique 3D blueprint and incisions are made with a laser.

Cataract surgery is usually quick (about 75 minutes) and typically done as an outpatient procedure. If you feel any discomfort or pain during cataract surgery, be sure to let your doctor know. You'll be given a local anesthetic in the form of drops to numb your eye, and will be fully awake the whole time.

Ask your doctor about the CATALYS Precision Laser System platform.

CATALYS uses 3D imaging and automatic eye surface mapping to generate precise and accurate laser incisions.11

Treating Astigmatism

Lens treatment options are also available as a toric solution, to address astigmatism at the time of cataract treatment. The right lens can do more than address cataracts; your doctor will help you choose a lens designed to meet your unique visual conditions and lifestyle. See how toric lenses can improve vision.

Procedure

Cataract Surgery Procedure

During the procedure, you’ll be awake and will be administered local anesthetic eye drops so you’re comfortable during the procedure.

Regardless of the type of cataract surgery, there are three simple steps:

1

Access your natural lens. During this step, your ophthalmologist makes a tiny incision in your cornea and capsule of your eye lens to access your natural lens. In manual surgery, your doctor makes this incision using a handheld device. In laser assisted surgery, this is performed using a pre-programmed laser which creates a precise opening in the cornea.

2

Removal of cataracts. During this step, your doctor will remove the cataract. In manual cataract surgery, your doctor prepares your clouded lens using a handheld tool and suctions the cataract out to remove it. In laser assisted surgery, the laser gently softens your affected lens and precisely cuts it down into small pieces that are suctioned from your eye.

3

Lens replacement. In the last step, your new lens will be implanted into your eye to provide you with clear, cataract-free vision. Your doctor inserts a soft, rolled-up lens that gently and slowly opens.

The Day of Your Surgery

Cataract surgery may be performed in an outpatient surgery center or in a hospital. It s common for your ophthalmologist to ask you not to eat any solid food for at least 6 hours before the procedure. The surgery takes about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on the severity of the condition.
Post-Treatment

Post-Treatment Recovery

Once surgery is complete, the staff will escort you to the recovery room where they will help you prepare to go home. Your doctor may place a protective eye shield or an eye patch to cover your eye. Arrange for a family member or caregiver to take you home after your surgery.

After your cataract surgery, you can usually resume your low impact routine activities, with the exception of driving, after 24 hours.++

Ask your doctor when you can continue with your routine activities such as golfing, gardening, driving, traveling, or reading.



++individual results may vary

Treatment Results

Cataract surgery can successfully restore vision in the majority of people who have the surgery. After surgery, you can expect to: 

See things clearer

Cataract treatment provides the opportunity to correct eye conditions like presbyopia and astigmatism.

Less glare when looking at bright lights

Routine cataract surgery can improve visual acuity, or sharpness of vision.

Improved color distinction

Cataract treatment corrects this so patients can better tell the difference between colors.

Dry Eye Treatment
Alleviates Symptoms

It’s been shown that Dry Eye caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) can cause unsatisfactory vision and affect the overall results of cataract surgery.11 Dry eye symptoms caused by MGD tend to worsen with surgical procedures if they are not treated.

The good news is that the TearScience LipiFlow treatment can help optimize the ocular surface by stabilizing the tear film prior to surgery.10 
 In fact, in a recent study, patients treated with TearScience LipiFlow
 had a twofold reduction in dry eye symptoms 3 months after surgery.10

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Resources

Understand more about cataract surgery and how
TECNIS replacement lenses can improve your vision.

References:


1. TECNIS Eyhance with TECNIS SIMPLICITY Delivery System, Model DIB00 DFU Z311491E Rev. A May 2020.
2. Data on File, Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 2021. DOF2021CT4006. 
3. TECNIS Synergy Toric II Optiblue IOL TECNIS SIMPLICITY Delivery System, Model DFW DFU Z311562E May 2021
4. DOF2019OTH4002 - Weeber H. MTF of the TECNIS Synergy OptiBlue IOL, and other lens models. 27 Mar 2019. 
5. DOF2020CT4015 - Forte 1: A Comparative Clinical Evaluation of a New TECNIS® Presbyopia Correcting Intraocular Lens Against a PanOptix® Intraocular Lens- SPECTACLE WEAR AND SATISFACTION RESULTS.
6. TECNIS Symfony DFU. Z311359E
7. Data on file. DOF2020OCT4013 Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. Santa Ana, CA.
8. Data on file. DOF2020OTH4011 Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. Santa Ana, Calif. 
9. Data on file. DOF2015CT0020 Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. Santa Ana, Calif.
10. Starr CE, Gupta PK, Farid M, et al. An algorithm for the preoperative diagnosis and treatment of ocular surface disorders. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019 May;45(5): 669-684. 
11. Data on file, 2018 (NCT01808560). Pilot study for treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) prior to cataract surgery. Accessed from https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT1808560.
12. O'Meara, Madeleine C, et al. "Laser Capsulotomy." Textbook of Refractive Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS). Ed. RR. Krueger et al. Springer, New York: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2013. 79-99, Print.

13. TECNIS PureSee IOL with TECNIS SIMPLICITY Delivery System Model DEN00V, DFU Z311989 Rev A.

14. DOFF2023CT4043 – Clinical investigation of the TECNIS IOL. Models C1VOOO and C2VOOO. Patient Satisfaction Outcomes. 18 July 2023.

15. DOF2023CT4011 – Simulations of visual symptoms under defocus for TECNIS PureSee IOL. 29 March 2023.

16. TECNIS PureSee TORIC II IOL with TECNIS SIMPLICITY Delivery System Model DET, DFU Z311990E Rev A

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