The Clareon® Vivity® lens revolutionizes cataract surgery, providing clearer vision at distances and reducing visual disturbances. Practitioners listed with Specialty Vision specialize in this innovative lens, ensuring optimal outcomes for their patients.
The Clareon® Vivity® lens helps you see clearly at distance and intermediate ranges, with useful near vision too.
The Clareon® Vivity® lens helps people see clearly at distance and intermediate ranges, with usable near vision too. It uses X-Wave™ technology to change how light enters the eye, which reduces glare and halos. Unlike traditional multifocal lenses, it doesn’t split light. Instead, it extends the range of focus so you can see well across different distances. Both the front and back surfaces of the lens work together to stretch the focus range. For many people, this means they can do everyday tasks like driving and working on a computer without needing glasses after cataract surgery.
The lens uses a non-diffractive design. That means it shifts and stretches light instead of breaking it into multiple points. This helps the eye focus more smoothly and reduces problems like halos and glare. With Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) technology, the lens offers a steady transition from far to mid-range vision. It’s especially useful for people who want strong distance and computer vision, with some support for close-up tasks.
Because the Vivity lens doesn’t split light like multifocal lenses, it creates fewer visual disturbances. That means fewer halos and less glare, especially at night—great news for people who drive or use screens often in low-light conditions.
Thanks to its extended depth of focus, the Vivity lens gives you sharp distance and intermediate vision, with functional near vision. This makes it easier to handle tasks like reading a menu, checking your phone, or using a laptop—often without needing reading glasses.
Yes, the Clareon® Vivity® lens is FDA-approved and has been tested in clinical studies to meet strict safety and performance standards. It’s part of a trusted line of intraocular lenses that eye surgeons have been using for years. The lens uses a non-diffractive design, meaning it provides a more natural visual experience with fewer side effects like halos and glare. Like all surgical procedures, cataract surgery carries some risks, but this lens has been shown to perform safely and effectively in a wide range of patients. Your surgeon can discuss any risks specific to your situation.
The Clareon® Vivity® lens is designed to improve vision after cataract surgery with a few key benefits:
It supports sharp distance and intermediate vision, with some help for near tasks like reading or using a phone.
Because it doesn’t split light, the lens reduces glare, halos, and rings—especially in daylight. Night vision is similar to that of a standard monofocal lens.
A toric version is available for those with mild astigmatism (1.00 to 2.45 diopters), offering more people the chance at clear, balanced vision.
Many users say their sight feels smooth and realistic—crisp but comfortable.
The lens manages brightness, which can help reduce discomfort in intense light.
Choosing the right lens for cataract surgery isn’t one-size-fits-all. The Clareon® Vivity® lens is designed for people who want clear vision at multiple distances without the visual disturbances often linked to multifocal lenses. But whether it’s the right lens for you depends on a few personal factors.
If you’re hoping to reduce or even eliminate your need for glasses—especially for distance and intermediate vision—the Vivity lens may be a strong fit. Many people find they can do daily activities like driving and working on a computer without relying on corrective lenses.
Some lenses can cause halos, glare, or starbursts, particularly at night. The Vivity lens minimizes these issues with its non-diffractive design, making it a good match for patients who prioritize visual clarity and comfort in all lighting conditions.
If you're seeking clear vision without the hassle of glasses, consult with a top optometrist or ophthalmologist in your area! Many specialists listed with Specialty Vision are experienced in advanced cataract surgery and can help determine if the Clareon® Vivity® lens is the right choice for your vision needs.
For patients with mild astigmatism (between 1.00 and 2.45 diopters), the toric version of the Clareon® Vivity® lens can help correct the irregular curvature of the eye, offering more precise and balanced vision.
If your goal is to see clearly without your vision feeling artificially sharp or layered, the Vivity lens provides a more “natural” feel. Patients often describe their sight as smooth, realistic, and easy on the eyes.
The Clareon® Vivity® lens uses X-Wave™ technology to stretch and shift light as it enters the eye. This extends the depth of focus and helps you see clearly at more than one distance. Most standard monofocal lenses give you sharp distance vision but little help with near or intermediate tasks. On the other hand, multifocal lenses can improve that range—but often at the cost of glare and halos, especially in low light.
The Vivity lens works differently. It doesn’t split light. Instead, it uses a smooth, non-diffractive approach to give you better range without the common visual side effects. That makes it a good fit for people who want better mid-range and near vision but still value the clean, stable view of a monofocal lens—especially at night.
Overall, the Clareon® Vivity® lens blends the clarity of a monofocal with the extended range of a multifocal—without the usual trade-offs.
Yes, most people with the Clareon® Vivity® lens can comfortably do everyday tasks like driving, working on a computer, or reading. The lens is designed to give you clear distance and intermediate vision, which means you should see well while driving or using screens. It also provides functional near vision, which helps with casual reading or checking your phone. Some people might still need reading glasses for very small print or extended close-up tasks. Overall, the lens supports a more independent lifestyle by reducing the need for glasses for most daily activities.
The Clareon® Vivity® lens works well in most lighting conditions, especially in bright, well-lit settings. That’s where patients tend to get the clearest, sharpest vision.
In very dim environments, some people may notice a drop in sharpness or contrast, making it harder to see fine details. While the lens is designed to reduce glare and halos, a few patients still report mild visual effects when facing bright lights at night. These effects are usually less noticeable than those seen with diffractive multifocal lenses.
That said, these experiences vary from person to person. Many people feel the benefit of clear, extended vision during the day outweighs the occasional challenge in low light. If you’re concerned about nighttime vision, your surgeon can help set clear expectations and may suggest strategies like minimonovision to fine-tune your sight for specific tasks.
The Clareon® Vivity® lens is well-suited for people who spend a lot of time on computers, tablets, or phones. Its extended depth of focus helps you see clearly at intermediate distances—like the space between your eyes and a screen. Many people find this range most useful for work and day-to-day tasks. Because it minimizes glare and halos, screen use is typically more comfortable, even in different lighting conditions. While very close-up tasks may still require reading glasses, most patients say the lens provides a smooth visual experience for screen-heavy routines.
If you're seeking clear vision without the hassle of glasses, consult with a top optometrist or ophthalmologist in your area! Many specialists listed with Specialty Vision are experienced in advanced cataract surgery and can help determine if the Clareon® Vivity® lens is the right choice for your vision needs.
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