Among the types of intraocular lenses, the trifocal lens is the one that offers the most freedom from glasses. Unlike the monofocal (a single focus) and the EDOF (a continuous range from far to intermediate), the trifocal focuses three defined distances: far, intermediate and near. It is the lens designed for those who want to
Among the types of intraocular lenses, the EDOF lens sits midway between the monofocal and the trifocal. Its name comes from Extended Depth of Focus, and it sums up well what it does: instead of a single focal point, it offers a continuous range of vision that runs from distance to the intermediate range. In
Among the types of intraocular lenses, the monofocal lens is the most established and, still today, the one that offers the best image quality. It is not the “entry-level” lens sometimes thought to be: it is the starting choice in many cases and, in some eyes, simply the best option available. In this article I
When we operate on a cataract —or perform clear lens exchange surgery to correct presbyopia— we remove the natural lens, which has become cloudy or has lost its flexibility, and replace it with an intraocular lens. That lens is permanent and, above all, it is what determines how you will see afterwards. This is why
Undergoing cataract or presbyopia surgery is an important decision that can significantly improve both your vision and your quality of life. Today, technology allows us to go far beyond simply removing the cloudy natural lens. With Premium intraocular lenses (trifocal or EDOF), we can provide patients with near-complete independence from glasses for both distance and
On Wednesday 12 August 2026 a total solar eclipse will be visible from a band roughly 200 km wide, crossing the Iberian Peninsula from Galicia to the Balearic Islands. In Catalonia, the path of totality passes through the Terres de l’Ebre, the Camp de Tarragona and southern Lleida. Girona lies outside that band. The August
We have good news for our patients in La Garrotxa and neighbouring areas: from mid-June we are opening a new clinic in Olot.
You will find us at Passeig de Barcelona 6, first floor — right above Ametller Origen. A comfortable, easily accessible space where you will receive the same specialist care in cataract surgery, intraocular lenses and retinal conditions that we already offer in Girona.
We will hold clinic every Monday morning. Even though we open in mid-June, the diary is already open. Call us and we will book you in at a time that suits you.
List of modern lenses we are using currently, with the updated classification according the European guidelines (trifocal, edof, zeiss,…)
Clearer vision made simple! Explore the new ESCRS (RoF) classification to pick the perfect intraocular lenses for your unique lifestyle
Most readers may wonder what is the big deal with cataract specialist. After all, all eye surgeons do cataract surgery, right?
