With so many choices available for intraocular lenses, diving into them all can feel as if you’re scrolling through your backlog of Netflix shows on a rainy day. Not only do you end up never knowing which show to pick, but because the choice becomes daunting and exhausting, the final selection is often something you’re not happy with. This exact issue often happens to patients evaluating IOLs, and here is why.

The Guise of False Choice When Choosing Intraocular Lenses

When it comes to IOLs, more choice does not always mean better. In fact, too many options can work against you, leaving you in a state of decision paralysis. This is when you get so overwhelmed by choice that you can’t make a decision at all, let alone an informed one. Unfortunately, this phenomenon can prevent many from choosing the best IOL for their needs. How can false choices lead us astray?

• It can cause us to choose an IOL based on the wrong criteria. For example, we may choose an IOL because it’s the cheapest one we can afford, or it’s the most popular option with the best reviews. Instead of looking through criteria like this, we should be looking at things like the IOL’s optical properties, its durability, and how well it works with our existing eye anatomy.
• It can cause us to second-guess our decision. With so many options on the market, it’s possible to regret our initial choice and find ourselves with so much anxiety that we second-guess our IOL selection.

So, how can you avoid IOL decision paralysis? Take time to identify your vision needs and let your eye doctor take on the task of researching all suitable options. This way, when presented with a choice, you’ll experience less stress as the list of options will already be narrowed down to options best suited to you.

Unique Vision Needs Can Void Research-backed IOL Selection

Every person has unique vision needs, and there are hundreds of factors that go into whether a specific IOL is best to meet these needs. While researching IOLs can help you feel confident and empowered due to new-found knowledge, pinpointing the right choice requires you to identify your lifestyle preferences, and understand your anatomical vision needs. Take time to consider things like:

• Are you looking to ditch your prescription eyeglasses?
• Do you want to partake in activities where contacts or glasses won’t work?
• Do you spend long days looking at a computer screen or do a lot of reading?
• Are you looking to rectify cataracts and regain crystal clear vision?

While identifying lifestyle preferences is half the battle, your anatomical vision needs may void all the research you’ve done. For example, some IOLs don’t work for specific corneal aberrations (vertical coma), and if you don’t know the specifics of your existing anatomy, you could be IOL shopping for months on end to no avail. The best way forward is to consult with an experienced ophthalmologist or ophthalmic surgeon who knows both IOLs, and your eyes, inside and out.

Where’s The Best Place to Start? With Us!

When it comes to IOLs, the team at OVO LASIK + Lens are the Legends of LASIK, running the only clinic of its kind that is surgeon-owned and operated. As world-renowned leaders in the LASIK industry, the team is committed to finding the right IOL for you, so that you get the best vision for the rest of your lifetime. You can schedule your free OVO LASIK consultation, or give our clinic a call at 877-686-3937.