What Odyssey aims to do
Trifocal lenses give strong near vision at the cost of halos; extended depth of focus lenses give clean night vision at the cost of near. The Odyssey design attempts to narrow that trade-off: a diffractive profile that delivers a continuous range including near, combined with the Tecnis platform's correction for color aberration, and an optic designed to hold its performance when the eye's final prescription is slightly off target. Early clinical data report that many patients achieved spectacle independence, with lower reported halo and glare than earlier multifocal designs.
What patients can expect
Distance vision comparable to a monofocal. Intermediate and near vision for most everyday tasks without glasses. Some night visual effects, fewer than a traditional trifocal but more than a monofocal, that reduce with adaptation. As with every diffractive lens, a healthy macula, a regular cornea and a stable tear film are needed for the design to perform.
Where it fits among the options
For a patient who wants near vision but is concerned about halos, Odyssey is a candidate alongside a trifocal such as PanOptix and an EDOF such as Vivity or Symfony. Your surgeon considers the options suited to your eyes, and the evaluation recommends the one that fits your measurements and your day. If the Odyssey suits your eye and your goals, that is what will be recommended; if another lens fits better, you will hear that instead.
Is this right for your eyes?
Nothing on this page is a diagnosis. Whether this is the right choice for you is decided by a full examination at one of our 4 offices: Pasadena, Huntington Beach, Woodland Hills and Beverly Hills.
About this content: This page was written with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed for medical accuracy by Dr. Bavand Youssefzadeh, DO. It is general information, not medical advice, and does not replace an eye examination. Individual results vary. Read our medical disclaimer.
