How Vivity is different
Most premium lenses use diffractive rings to split light, and the rings are the source of night halos. Vivity instead shapes a small central zone of the optic to stretch and shift the wavefront, extending focus without splitting light into separate images. The manufacturer calls this a wavefront shaping optic. From its FDA study, the manufacturer reports a profile of halos, glare and starbursts similar to a monofocal's, alongside clear distance and intermediate vision.
What patients experience
Distance vision comparable to a monofocal. Good intermediate vision for computers, phones and dashboards. Functional near vision for menus and labels, with light readers used by many patients for small print or long reading. Contrast in dim light is slightly reduced compared with a monofocal, which is discussed before surgery. Night driving is generally comfortable.
Who suits Vivity
- Patients who drive at night or are sensitive to glare
- Screen based workers who want intermediate vision above all
- Patients with mild macular changes or previous LASIK, who may tolerate a non-diffractive optic better than a multifocal
- Patients who want a broad range of vision and do not mind readers for fine print
Setting the non-dominant eye slightly nearer, a blended Vivity approach, improves near vision for patients who want more reading independence.
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.
