Near
- Typical activity
- Reading · Phone
- After monofocal IOL
- Blurry (needs reading glasses)
On top of the cataract surgery you already had,
discover a supplementary lens that adds near, intermediate and distance vision.
Replacing the clouded lens with a monofocal IOL improves your vision,
but near vision often declines after monofocal IOL cataract surgery.
The 1stQ AddOn® lens is an intraocular lens designed to improve near, intermediate and distance vision.
Placed in front of the existing IOL as a supplementary lens, the two lenses work together for optimal vision at every distance.
Your surgeon selects the right 1stQ AddOn® lens for you,
based on your current monofocal IOL and vision.
The lens implanted during your cataract surgery.
It handles distance vision and stays exactly where it is.
A supplementary lens added in front of the existing one.
It handles near and intermediate vision and corrects astigmatism.
* The existing IOL is not removed
The same scene looks different at each distance, depending on your lens setup.
| Vision at each distance by lens setup | Near | Intermediate | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AddOn® lens + monofocal IOL | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Monofocal IOL + reading glasses | Clear | Blurry | Blurry |
| Monofocal IOL only | Blurry | Partial | Clear |
Yes. The 1stQ AddOn® lens is a supplementary lens designed for patients who have already had cataract surgery.
It usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. It is similar to cataract surgery but less invasive.
Your surgeon decides after an in-depth consultation and a detailed examination.
It is made by 1stQ in Germany and has been used in Europe for 10 years with a proven safety record.
No. The AddOn lens is placed in the ciliary sulcus, in front of the existing lens.
Most patients do not, but it varies by individual and can depend on other eye conditions.
