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PanOptix® Trifocal Lens in Fort Worth & Colleyville, TX
The PanOptix family of trifocal lenses gives clear near, intermediate, and distance vision after cataract surgery. Dr. David Truong offers PanOptix Pro, the newest generation, to patients from Fort Worth, Colleyville, Keller, and across DFW.
The short answer
What is the PanOptix trifocal lens?
PanOptix® is a trifocal intraocular lens from Alcon that is implanted during cataract surgery. It replaces your clouded natural lens and focuses light at three distances, near, intermediate, and far, so most people can read, use a computer, and drive without glasses.
The original PanOptix was the first trifocal lens approved in the United States, and Alcon has since released PanOptix Pro with refined optics. At Azure Eye Center, Dr. Truong will recommend the PanOptix model and power that fit your eyes.
How it works
How does a PanOptix trifocal work?
Your natural lens used to change focus on its own. A trifocal lens recreates a full range of vision with optics instead.
Three focal points
Fine rings on the lens surface split light into near, intermediate, and distance focus.
Intermediate emphasis
Alcon's ENLIGHTEN® optical design puts extra emphasis on arm's-length vision for screens.
Your brain adapts
Over a few weeks, your brain learns to use the image that matches what you are looking at.
Permanent lens
The lens stays in place for life and cannot itself develop a cataract.
Generations
PanOptix vs. PanOptix Pro: what changed?
Both are Alcon trifocals. PanOptix Pro is the newer version, and it is the PanOptix lens Azure Eye Center features today.
| Feature | Original PanOptix | PanOptix Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vision range | Near, intermediate, and distance | Near, intermediate, and distance |
| Optical design | ENLIGHTEN® optical technology | Updated ENLIGHTEN® design |
| Light use | High light utilization | About 94% light utilization (Alcon) |
| Light scatter | Standard for a trifocal | Reduced compared with the original |
| Astigmatism | Toric version | Toric version |
Read more on our PanOptix Pro trifocal IOL page, or compare every lens on cataract IOL options.
Candidates
Who is a good candidate for a PanOptix lens?
A PanOptix trifocal works best for cataract patients who want to rely on glasses as little as possible and have otherwise healthy eyes. You may be a good candidate if you:
- ✓Have cataracts and want clear vision at near, intermediate, and distance
- ✓Want to stop using readers or bifocals for most daily tasks
- ✓Spend time on phones and computers as well as driving
- ✓Do not have significant macular disease, advanced glaucoma, or an irregular cornea
- ✓Are comfortable with the chance of mild halos around lights at night
As a cornea specialist, Dr. Truong pays close attention to your corneal surface, because a healthy cornea is key to sharp trifocal vision.
Benefits
What can you expect from a PanOptix lens?
Reading without readers
Near focus for books, phones, menus, and medication labels.
Comfortable screens
Strong intermediate vision for computers, tablets, and dashboards.
Clear distance
Sharp vision for driving, TV, golf, and faces across the room.
Astigmatism correction
Toric PanOptix lenses correct astigmatism in the same surgery.
Long-term results
The lens is permanent, and a cataract cannot form on the lens itself.
A proven design
PanOptix lenses have been used in cataract surgery around the world for years.
Things to know
Are there trade-offs with a trifocal?
Every lens involves trade-offs, and it helps to know them going in. With any trifocal, including PanOptix, some patients notice halos or starbursts around lights at night, especially in the first weeks. Most find these become less noticeable as the brain adapts. Contrast in very dim light can be slightly lower than with a monofocal lens.
If night driving is your top priority, an EDOF lens like TECNIS PureSee or Vivity may be a better fit. If you have had LASIK before, the Light Adjustable Lens is often worth considering.
Surgery and recovery
What to expect with PanOptix cataract surgery
PanOptix surgery is a routine outpatient cataract procedure, usually done one eye at a time about a week or two apart, in Azure Eye Center's accredited office-based surgery suite. Many patients add LensAR laser-assisted surgery for precise lens centering.
Most patients see more clearly within a few days. Near and intermediate vision often keep improving over several weeks as your brain adapts. You will use prescribed eye drops and see Dr. Truong or Dr. Samantha Reynolds for follow-up visits.
Is a PanOptix lens covered by insurance?
Medicare and most insurance plans cover medically necessary cataract surgery, but a trifocal lens is a premium upgrade with an out-of-pocket cost. Our team explains your coverage and exact cost before surgery, and financing is available.
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PanOptix trifocal lens surgery near you in Fort Worth and Colleyville
Consultations and follow-up visits are available at both offices, with Dr. Truong and optometrist Dr. Samantha Reynolds. Both offices are open Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm.
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FAQ
PanOptix trifocal lens FAQs
Is PanOptix a good lens for cataract surgery?
Yes, for the right patient. PanOptix is a trifocal that gives near, intermediate, and distance vision, and it works best in otherwise healthy eyes for people who want to rely on glasses as little as possible.
What is the difference between PanOptix and PanOptix Pro?
PanOptix Pro is the newer generation of the PanOptix trifocal. Both cover near through distance; the Pro uses an updated optical design that Alcon reports uses more incoming light with less light scatter.
Will I need glasses after PanOptix?
Most patients rarely need glasses after a PanOptix trifocal. Some still like readers for very small print or dim light.
Does PanOptix cause halos?
Some patients notice halos or starbursts around lights at night, especially early on. For most people these become less noticeable over the first few weeks to months.
Can PanOptix correct astigmatism?
Yes. Toric PanOptix lenses correct astigmatism during cataract surgery, and Dr. Truong measures your astigmatism to see whether a toric lens is right for you.
Where can I get a PanOptix lens near Fort Worth or Keller?
At Azure Eye Center in Fort Worth (Alliance) at 3900 N Tarrant Pkwy and Colleyville at 5203 Heritage Avenue, convenient to Keller, Southlake, and North Richland Hills. Call (817) 886-4600 to schedule.
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Schedule a cataract consultation in Fort Worth or Colleyville to see if a PanOptix trifocal fits your eyes and lifestyle.
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Candidacy, treatment options, risks, and results vary by patient and are determined at an in-person exam with your eye doctor.