Short answer
Vivity is an extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOL — continuous functional vision with typically milder halos than trifocal PanOptix. Suits patients who want less glasses dependence without maximal near strength.
What is this IOL?
Alcon AcrySof IQ Vivity uses X-WAVE design to elongate focus range rather than three distinct foci.
What vision range to expect
Strong distance and intermediate; near vision often functional for large print with less absolute near power than trifocal.
Who it suits best
- ✓Presbyopia / early cataract patients sensitive to dysphotopsia.
- •Active night drivers — often prefer EDOF over trifocal.
- •May still need readers for fine print — honest expectation setting.
Halos, glare & honest trade-offs
Near vision less aggressive than PanOptix — fewer halos for many patients. Read trifocal vs EDOF.
Procedures that use this platform
Technology serves the procedure — your surgeon assigns platform after scans, not before enquiry. These are the treatment pages where this device typically appears in your written plan.
Related conditions: Presbyopia, Cataracts
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