Enhance your vision with the TECNIS Odyssey™ Multifocal Lens, which provides seamless clarity across distance, intermediate, and near zones. Ideal for those undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE), the Odyssey lens offers maximum spectacle independence, reducing the need for glasses while preserving contrast.
Correct Vision Across All Distances With Optimal Contrast
The Odyssey Multifocal Lens is an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) for patients undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE). Unlike traditional monofocal lenses, which focus on a single distance, the Odyssey lens provides a continuous range of vision across far, intermediate, and near distances. This makes it ideal for those seeking maximum spectacle independence, allowing clear vision for tasks like driving, using a computer, and reading. It incorporates proprietary chromatic aberration correction technology, which enhances contrast and reduces halos and glare, especially at night.
You May Consider the Odyssey Multifocal Lens If:
- You want clear vision at distance, intermediate, and near without relying on glasses
- You are undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE)
- You have astigmatism and want a lens that can provide built-in correction
- You are comfortable with the possibility of mild halos or glare at night
- You wish to minimize your dependence on multiple pairs of eyeglasses for daily activities
- You have generally healthy eyes without significant conditions like glaucoma or retinal issues
Benefits of the Odyssey Multifocal Lens:
Provides a Full Range of Vision
The Odyssey Multifocal Lens is designed to deliver seamless clarity across all distances. Unlike monofocal lenses, which focus on just one zone, the Odyssey offers continuous vision from far to near. This means patients can drive, use a computer, and read without needing multiple pairs of glasses, making daily activities more convenient.
Reduces the Need for Eyeglasses
With the Odyssey lens, most patients experience significant independence from eyeglasses. By providing clear vision across multiple focal points, the lens reduces or even eliminates the need for corrective lenses after surgery. Patients can read, drive, and use electronic devices without constantly switching between glasses for different distances.
Minimizes Nighttime Visual Disturbances
One of the common concerns with multifocal lenses is the presence of halos and glare, especially at night. The Odyssey lens addresses this with advanced chromatic aberration correction and a violet filter, which help minimize halos and glare around lights. This allows for more comfortable night driving, with clear visibility of roads, signs, and other details.
Incorporates Astigmatism Correction
For patients with astigmatism, the Odyssey Multifocal Lens is available in a toric version. This built-in astigmatism correction helps to ensure clear, sharp vision without the need for additional corrective lenses. By addressing astigmatism directly in the lens, patients can achieve clearer vision across all distances, enhancing overall visual performance.
What Results Can Be Expected From the Odyssey Multifocal Lens?
With the Odyssey Multifocal Lens, you can expect clearer, sharper vision across all distances—near, intermediate, and far—within a few days after the procedure. Most patients notice significant improvements within the first week, with optimal results developing over the next month. While some patients might initially experience mild halos at night, this usually diminishes over time as your eyes adapt to the new lens.
How Is the Odyssey Multifocal Lens Implanted?
During your cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE), Dr. Desmond will remove your eye’s natural lens and replace it with the Odyssey Multifocal Lens. The procedure is performed through a small incision in your eye, allowing the new lens to be inserted. This process typically takes less than 30 minutes per eye, and you can return home the same day. Dr. Desmond’s precise technique ensures the lens is positioned accurately for optimal visual outcomes.
After implantation, the Odyssey lens automatically provides clear vision at all distances. No external adjustments are necessary, but your eye may take a short time to adapt. For patients needing further refinement of vision, Dr. Desmond may recommend a LASIK enhancement in less than 5% of cases, fine-tuning any residual refractive errors for maximum clarity.
Why Choose OnSight Eye Center?
OnSight Eye Center is the premier destination for advanced eye care in Central Oregon, led by Dr. Brian Desmond, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive lens surgery. Our modern facility offers a spa-like atmosphere and is the only office-based surgery center in the region. If you’re considering the Odyssey Multifocal Lens, schedule a consultation with us to explore your options and improve your vision today.