Monovision corrects one eye for distance and the other for near vision, which may reduce the need for glasses. While many patients adapt well, the visual difference can be hard to understand before surgery.
VirtuaLens allows patients to experience monovision before surgery, helping surgeons determine whether it is the right option.
Benefits of Experiencing Monovision Before Surgery
Improve Patient Understanding
Increase Decision Confidence
Enhance Consultation Quality
Reduce Post-Surgery Surprises
Why Simulate Monovision?
Improve Patient Understanding
Patients can experience the differences between distance and near focus rather than trying to imagine them.
Increase Decision Confidence
Seeing the potential visual outcome helps patients feel more comfortable choosing their surgical plan.
Enhance Consultation Quality
The conversation shifts from explaining to showing, creating a more engaging patient experience.
Reduce Post-Surgery Surprises
Patients better understand what monovision may feel like before committing to the approach.
Why Monovision Can Be Difficult for Patients to Understand
During a cataract consultation, surgeons often describe monovision using diagrams or explanations. However, because monovision changes how the eyes work together, it can be difficult for patients to imagine how it will feel.
VirtuaLens changes that conversation by allowing patients to experience the difference instantly in virtual reality.
How Monovision fits in with other IOL strategies
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Who Is a Good Candidate for Monovision Cataract Surgery?
Patients who often succeed with monovision include:
Patients comfortable with slight differences between eyes
Patients who understand visual tradeoffs
Why Surgeons Want Patients to Experience Monovision Before Surgery
BENEFITS OF VR IOL SIMULATIONS
Built for Modern Cataract Consultations
Saves Time Patients arrive informed and ready for a focused conversation
Supports Premium Lens Decisions Educated patients better understand the value of options available to them
Improves Satisfaction Patients feel more confident choosing a lens they’ll use every day
FAQs
Got questions? We’ve got you covered.
Can patients really experience monovision before surgery?
VirtuaLens allows patients to see simulated visual scenarios designed to help them understand how monovision may affect their daily activities.
Does this replace clinical testing?
No. VirtuaLens is designed to support the consultation process by helping patients visualize different options.
How long does the experience take?
Most simulations take only a few minutes and can easily fit into the consultation workflow.
Can monovision be tested before cataract surgery?
Yes. Traditionally surgeons use contact lenses or trial frames. VirtuaLens allows patients to simulate monovision instantly during the consultation using immersive VR.
Is monovision better than multifocal lenses?
It depends on patient preference and visual needs. Some patients prefer monovision because it reduces halos associated with some multifocal lenses. Others prefer multifocal or EDOF lenses. VirtuaLens helps patients compare these options.
How do surgeons determine if a patient will adapt to monovision?
Traditionally through contact lens trials. VirtuaLens provides a fast simulation during the consultation.
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