In February 2015, Lance Kugler, MD implanted the first extended-range Tecnis Multifocal in Nebraska. This Intraocular Lens (IOL) is similar to the standard Tecnis Multifocal but has better intermediate-range vision. It is available to a few select surgeons in the United States now and will be available to the general public in April 2015. 
What is the Tecnis Multifocal IOL?
The Tecnis multifocal family of IOLs, +4.0, +3.25, and +2.75, allows clinicians to provide patients with a full range of outstanding vision with enhanced performance at distances suited for each individual patient’s lifestyle. The higher the number, the closer the lens is able to focus. For example the +4.0 version can focus around 12 inches away, whereas the +2.75 is farther away, closer to where a computer screen may be. The +4.0 version has been available for a few years, and now the +3.25 and +2.75 are available to a handful of surgeons in the U.S.
Clinical Study Results
The clinical data presented are 6-month postoperative results from IDE prospective, multicenter, bilateral, open-label, evaluator-masked, modified-parallel group trial. A total of 445 subjects were enrolled and had one of the Tecnis multifocal IOLs implanted. Following the clinical study exams, a subjective questionnaire was conducted at 6 months. The questionnaire consisted of sponsor-developed questions, which regarded visual quality, subject satisfaction, and spectacle usage.
Questionnaire Result Highlights
Tecnis Multifocal IOL +4.0
- provides a full range of outstanding vision for patients who value near vision related activities such as reading or knitting
- 90% of patients are able to function comfortably without glasses at all distances
- 92% of patients would elect to have the IOL again
Tecnis Multifocal IOL +3.25
- provides a full range of outstanding vision for patients are fond of activities at longer reading distances such as multimedia work
- more than 85% of patients reported an ability to function comfortably without glasses at all distances
- 96% of patients reported an ability to function comfortably without glasses at intermediate and far distances
- 94% of patients would elect to have the same IOL again
Tecnis Multifocal IOL +2.75
- provides a full range of outstanding vision for patients who take pleasure in intermediate vision activities such as golfing or grocery shopping
- more than 80% of patients reported an ability to function comfortably without glasses at all distances
- 98% of patients reported an ability to function comfortably without glasses at intermediate and far distances
- 97% of patients would elect to have the same IOL again
High Patient Satisfaction
Overall, 80% of the patients reported an ability to function comfortably without glasses at all distances. 93% of the patients reported that they would have the same IOL implanted if they had a chance to do it all over again. Patients who have undergone the surgery have experienced excellent visual outcomes at near and binocular distance. The Value of Tecnis Multifocal IOLs
- Provide a full range of outstanding vision
- Personalized solutions for your specific lifestyle
- High performance in any lighting conditions
Learn More
If you are interested in receiving more information about this technology, please call or text 402.430.6302 or contact us here to schedule a consultation today. The Tecnis Multifocal IOL may be exactly right for you and your personal needs!
Lance Kugler, MD, is a specialist in LASIK and vision correction surgery and CEO of Kugler Vision. A proud Omaha native, he is passionate about improving lives through clear vision. Dr. Kugler serves on several national boards, and his practice is recognized internationally as a center of excellence. Dr. Kugler is one of the original founders of the Refractive Surgery Alliance, an international organization comprised of over 350 of the world’s leading vision correction surgeons; he also served as its first president. In 2019, Dr. Kugler was selected as a TEDx speaker, and delivered a talk in Omaha about the worldwide epidemic of nearsightedness and refractive solutions. Dr. Kugler is an Associate Professor of Refractive Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute, has been published in many medical journals, and participates in numerous clinical studies to advance the field of vision correction surgery. Additionally, Dr. Kugler is proud to be a Board Certified Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences. Dr. Kugler and his wife are proud parents to five active kids. When he has a spare moment, he enjoys skiing, tennis, travel, and fine coffee.
