Dr. Lee Katzman is proud to announce that he is the first surgeon in San Diego County—and among the very first in the entire United States—to successfully implant the new Alcon Clareon TruPlus monofocal-plus lens, the newest breakthrough in the advanced Clareon IOL family.
Because this groundbreaking lens is still in its initial rollout phase across the country, Dr. Katzman is part of a small, exclusive group of surgeons granted early access to the technology. This allows Alvarado Eye Associates to bring the latest advances in cataract and refractive lens exchange (RLE) surgery to patients in Southern California ahead of the curve.
The Evolution of “Basic” Vision Correction
One of the most interesting shifts happening in modern eye care is the changing expectation of what patients consider “basic” vision correction.
Years ago, manual roll-down windows and manual seats in cars were completely normal. Today, power seats, advanced safety systems, and seamless technology integration are simply expected. The standard has evolved, and cataract lens technology is undergoing a very similar transformation.
Bridging the Gap for Modern Lifestyles
Modern patients are more active and visually demanding than ever before. Today’s lifestyles involve spending significant time on intermediate-distance tasks, such as:
- Working on computers
- Checking car dashboards and GPS
- Cooking and reading recipes
- Playing golf and engaging in fitness
- Traveling and navigating digital devices
Patients want an enhanced range of vision for these daily activities while still prioritizing crisp distance vision, high contrast sensitivity, and a natural visual experience. The new generation of monofocal-plus technology—like this latest Clareon IOL—is expertly designed to bridge the gap between traditional standard lenses and full presbyopia-correcting technology.
A Commitment to Continuous Innovation
“One thing I know for certain: 10 years from now, I will not be doing cataract and refractive lens surgery the exact same way I do it today,” shares Dr. Katzman. “Technology will evolve. Patient expectations will evolve. Our understanding of visual quality will evolve.”
As San Diego’s premier laser cataract surgery center, the top-tier surgical team at Alvarado Eye Associates believes they owe it to their patients to stay curious, continually evaluate new technologies, and stay ahead of the curve.
“It’s ok if you still implant basic monofocal lenses,” says Dr. Katzman. “It’s NOT ok if you don’t OFFER better.”
To find out if you are a candidate for a Clareon IOL, including the new TruPlus, another advanced Alcon IOL, or any other premium IOL from our portfolio, contact Alvarado Eye Associates today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation.