The Tecnis® Multifocal IOL features a fully diffractive posterior surface designed to give patients back their youthful vision. Studies reveal the Tecnis® Multifocal IOL provides patients with high quality vision at distance and near, and in any light condition – even in low light.

Monofocal IOL

Tecnis® Multifocal IOL

Dr. Ullman was the first surgeon to implant the Tecnis® Multifocal IOL in the Pensacola region and has extensive experience with implantation of multifocal IOL’s. Above is a simulation of post-op vision with a traditional monofocal implant and with the Tecnis® Multifocal Implant. Nearly 9 out of 10 study patients implanted with the Tecnis® Multifocal IOL in both eyes did not require glasses.



Please carefully read the section entitled Multifocal Lens Implants which reviews pertinent information regarding the multifocal implant technology. More information regarding the Tecnis® Multifocal IOL can be obtained at the company’s web page at: Tecnismultifocal.com

ReSTOR® Aspheric Implant has a uniquely shaped optic, called "apodization" that is new to the field of implants. Apodization is the gradual tapering of the steps of the implant from the center to the outside edge of the lens. These steps result in an increased range of quality of vision as compared to a monofocal implant. A similar technology has been used for years in microscopes and telescopes to improve image quality. The central aspect of this implant is for near vision and the periphery is dedicated to distance vision. This implant excels in distance and close vision (approximately 12 inches) but objects at intermediate distance may still be somewhat out of focus.



Please carefully read the section entitled Multifocal Lens Implants which reviews pertinent information regarding the multifocal implant technology. More information regarding the ReSTOR® Multifocal Implant can be obtained at the company's web page at AcrySofReSTOR.com.

The Tecnis Toric Intraocular Lens (IOL) is a recently FDA approved IOL that can be implanted at the time of your cataract surgery to replace your clouded lens. The unique design of the Tecnis Toric makes it possible to reduce or eliminate corneal astigmatism and significantly improve your uncorrected distance vision. This IOL is fixed focus and most patients will still need reading glasses at a minimum after surgery. It must be emphasized that Dr. Ullman cannot guarantee you that your astigmatism will be eliminated. In FDA studies however, 97% of patients that had the Tecnis Toric IOL implanted bilaterally achieved spectacle freedom for distance vision after their surgery.



The Tecnis Toric IOL is custom ordered to correct your astigmatism as well as replace the function of your natural lens. Dr. Ullman utilizes special pre-operative tests and a computer program to determine the exact IOL that would be best for you. The Toric IOL is considered a premium IOL and the expense of this IOL and additional procedure is NOT covered by your insurance. Prior to your procedure the office staff will review with you exactly what your additional out of pocket expense would be if you decide to have your astigmatism surgically addressed. If you have a very large amount of astigmatism it may be necessary to utilize the Toric IOL combined with limbal relaxing incisions at the time of your surgery to give you the best post-operative results.

Dr. Ullman and his staff are committed to offering all of his patients a complete range of options and to provide state-of-the-art microincision cataract surgery in a cost-effective and compassionate manner. Which IOL and procedure to utilize is an individualized decision and it is important that you be as informed as possible. Certainly there can be no guarantee’s regarding results but Dr. Ullman and his staff will do everything possible to make your microincision cataract surgery successful.