Blurry vision from cataracts can make everyday tasks, like driving or reading, frustrating and unsafe over time. At Eye MDs of Inland, Dr. Marc Shomer and Dr. Robert Gunzenhauser restore your clarity with advanced monofocal lenses in Upland. You’ll enjoy crisp distance vision, compassionate care, and a personalized surgical plan to help you see (and live) more clearly again.
See Your World in Vivid, Reliable Clarity
A monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) is a clear, artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery to replace your eye’s clouded natural lens. It focuses light at a single fixed distance, typically for sharp distance vision. Dr. Shomer and Dr. Gunzenhauser use advanced monofocal IOLs like the TECNIS Eyhance™ to deliver exceptional visual clarity, contrast, and stability. While you may still require glasses for near tasks, this lens offers reliable, high-quality vision with precision.
What Does a Monofocal IOL Treat?
Inside your eye, the natural lens focuses light onto the retina, allowing for clear vision. Over time, this advanced lens can become cloudy due to cataracts, a common age-related condition that causes blurring and distortion of vision. A monofocal IOL can replace this cloudy lens and restore clear, focused vision at a single distance.
By replacing your clouded lens, a monofocal lens helps reduce or eliminate symptoms such as:
- Blurred or hazy vision
- Difficulty driving at night
- Glare or halos around lights
- Faded or yellowed colors
- Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription
Our Monofocal IOL of Choice: Eyhance™ IOL
Dr. Shomer and Dr. Gunzenhauser recommend the TECNIS Eyhance™ IOL for patients seeking exceptional clarity and daily comfort. This next-generation monofocal lens in Upland delivers crisp distance vision while gently enhancing intermediate focus, making it ideal for tasks like computer use or cooking. With superior contrast and low-light performance, Eyhance™ delivers reliable, high-quality vision and lasting optical precision, enabling you to see the world clearly again.
Will I Still Need Glasses With a
Monofocal IOL?
Most patients enjoy excellent distance vision after surgery, but typically need glasses for close-up work. The benefit of a monofocal lens lies in its precision: it provides stable, high-quality distance vision with fewer glare or halo issues compared to multifocal lenses. Your exact need for glasses will depend on your eye’s anatomy, surgical results, and whether you choose a toric version for astigmatism.
Benefits of Eyhance™ Monofocal IOLs
Enhanced Intermediate Vision
The Eyhance™ IOL gently extends your depth of focus, improving clarity for mid-range tasks like computer work, reading menus, or daily activities, without compromising crisp distance vision. This bridges the gap between standard monofocal and multifocal lenses.
Superior Contrast and Low-light Performance
Unlike some multifocal lenses that may reduce contrast, the Eyhance™ maintains excellent optical quality day and night. You’ll experience sharp, vivid vision with reduced glare and halos, ideal for night driving, dim environments, or any situation that demands reliable clarity.
Toric Option for Astigmatism
For patients with corneal astigmatism, the Eyhance™ Toric model provides precise correction and stable alignment. Its improved rotational stability ensures consistent vision, minimizing distortion and enhancing comfort for those seeking clear, dependable sight.
Smooth Adaptation and Comfort
Because Eyhance™ lenses work harmoniously with your eye’s natural focusing ability, most patients adapt quickly with minimal visual disturbances. You’ll enjoy a smoother transition to your new vision and dependable comfort for everyday activities.
Can a Monofocal IOL Be Customized for Near Vision?
Yes. While most patients choose a monofocal IOL set for distance vision, it can be targeted for near or intermediate focus if that better fits your lifestyle and goals. This approach, often called “monovision,” involves setting one eye for distance and the other for near. Dr. Shomer and Dr. Gunzenhauser will discuss your daily visual needs and perform a detailed pre-surgical assessment to determine whether this customized setup is right for you.
See the World Clearly Again
Eye MDs of Inland is led by board-certified ophthalmologists and vision surgeons Dr. Marc Shomer and Dr. Robert Gunzenhauser, both of whom are UCLA-trained experts in cataract and lens replacement surgery. Using advanced IOLs like the TECNIS Eyhance™ monofocal IOL, they restore crisp vision and clarity without compromise. Schedule your consultation today for monofocal lenses in Upland, CA, and take the first step toward seeing the world clearly again.
