How is RayOne EMV different from a standard monofocal lens?

A standard monofocal lens sets one point of clear focus, usually distance. RayOne EMV stretches that focus so the transition from distance into intermediate range u2014 the dashboard, the computer screen, a price tag on a shelf u2014 is smoother and more usable, without the light-splitting optics that can create halos and glare.

Non-Diffractive — Toric FDA Approved 2025

RayOne EMV in Los Angeles

An extended range of vision lens that never splits light. RayOne EMV uses controlled positive spherical aberration to stretch focus from distance into intermediate — with monofocal levels of contrast sensitivity and low dysphotopsia.

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RayOne EMV at a Glance

Short answer: RayOne EMV is a non-diffractive intraocular lens from Rayner that extends your range of vision from distance into intermediate without splitting light — so contrast and night vision stay close to a standard monofocal. Berg-Feinfield offers it, including the toric version for astigmatism, with cataract surgery at five Los Angeles-area offices.

Lens Type

Non-diffractive extended range of vision, using controlled positive spherical aberration

Manufacturer

Rayner — developed with Professor Graham Barrett

Vision Range

Distance through intermediate, with a smooth transition between the two

Night Vision

Strong — no light splitting, with monofocal levels of contrast sensitivity and low dysphotopsia

Astigmatism

RayOne EMV Toric, FDA approved October 2025 after a pivotal IDE study

Delivery

Single-piece, fully preloaded injector through a small incision

Best For

Night drivers, contrast-sensitive eyes, and patients open to a blended vision plan

Where to Get It

Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, Arcadia, and Valencia

What Is the RayOne EMV Lens?

RayOne EMV is Rayner's non-diffractive intraocular lens, developed in collaboration with world-renowned surgeon Professor Graham Barrett. Most presbyopia-correcting lenses use a diffractive optic that divides incoming light into separate focal points — that is what creates a near focus, and it is also what can create halos, starbursts, and reduced contrast at night. RayOne EMV takes a different route entirely. It intentionally builds in controlled positive spherical aberration, which spreads light along the visual axis and elongates the focal range from distance into intermediate.

Because nothing is being split, the optics stay clean. Rayner reports monofocal levels of contrast sensitivity and low dysphotopsia with the EMV platform — meaningful for patients whose priority is a natural-looking night sky, crisp road signs, and detail retention rather than maximum reading independence. The lens comes fully preloaded in a single-piece injector, and the toric version, RayOne EMV Toric, was FDA approved in October 2025 following a multicenter randomized IDE trial.

At Berg-Feinfield, RayOne EMV is one of several premium lens options discussed at your cataract consultation. It is implanted during laser cataract surgery, and your surgeon will confirm whether it suits your measurements and how you use your eyes day to day.

Why Patients Choose RayOne EMV

More range than a monofocal, without trading away the quality of the image.

Non-diffractive optic — no light splitting, so halos and glare stay minimal
Monofocal levels of contrast sensitivity, per the manufacturer's clinical data
Smooth, continuous transition from distance into intermediate vision
Designed to pair with a blended vision plan for added functional near
RayOne EMV Toric corrects astigmatism with proven rotational stability
A strong option for eyes where a diffractive lens is not the right choice

Two Ways to Plan RayOne EMV

The same lens, targeted two different ways — your surgeon will recommend the plan that fits your eyes and your priorities.

Plan A

Matched for distance

Both eyes are targeted for distance. You get the lens's extended range in each eye, excellent depth perception, and readers for close work. The most conservative, most predictable option.

Plan B

Blended vision

The dominant eye is set for distance and the second eye is set slightly nearer. Because each lens already carries extended range, the two overlap instead of competing — which is what makes blended vision comfortable here.

Either plan

Astigmatism handled

If you have corneal astigmatism, RayOne EMV Toric corrects it in the same procedure. Correcting astigmatism is what allows the extended range to actually show up in your day-to-day vision.

RayOne EMV vs. PureSee vs. Vivity

Three non-diffractive lenses, three different ways of extending range.

	RayOne EMV	TECNIS PureSee	Clareon Vivity
Manufacturer	Rayner	Johnson & Johnson Vision	Alcon
How it extends range	Controlled positive spherical aberration	Purely refractive surface	Wavefront-shaping non-diffractive optic
Splits light?	No	No	No
Typical strength	Clean optics plus flexible blended vision planning	Only EDOF FDA approved with no contrast-sensitivity warning	Long track record on Clareon material
Reading glasses	Usually for small print	Usually for small print	Usually for small print
Toric option	RayOne EMV Toric	PureSee Toric II	Vivity Toric
Learn more	This page	TECNIS PureSee	Clareon Vivity

Is RayOne EMV Right for You?

Who tends to do best with this lens — and when another option may fit better.

RayOne EMV may be a great fit if you:

Drive at night and want to protect contrast and night vision
Want more range than a monofocal but are wary of diffractive optics
Have done well with monovision in contact lenses, or are open to trying it
Are comfortable using readers for the smallest print

Consider another lens if you:

Want full reading independence → PanOptix Pro or TECNIS Odyssey
Want to fine-tune your prescription after surgery → Light Adjustable Lens
Want both eyes matched with a wider extended range → TECNIS PureSee or Vivity

Content reviewed by the board-certified ophthalmologists of Berg-Feinfield Vision Correction. This page is for information only and is not a substitute for a personal evaluation.

Where to Have RayOne EMV Surgery in Los Angeles

Cataract consultations and follow-up care at five offices across the greater Los Angeles area.

Burbank

2625 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 208
Burbank, CA 91505

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Sherman Oaks

13320 Riverside Drive, Suite 114
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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Beverly Hills

462 N. Linden Drive, Suite 441
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Arcadia

638 W. Duarte Road, Suite 10
Arcadia, CA 91007

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Valencia

27335 Tourney Road, Suite 210
Valencia, CA 91355

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Not sure which office?

Patients travel to us from across the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley.

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RayOne EMV: Your Questions, Answered

RayOne EMV is a non-diffractive intraocular lens from Rayner, developed in collaboration with Professor Graham Barrett. Instead of splitting light into separate focal points the way a diffractive lens does, it uses controlled positive spherical aberration to spread light along the visual axis, elongating the focal range from distance into intermediate. The result is a broader range of vision than a standard monofocal while preserving monofocal levels of contrast sensitivity and keeping dysphotopsia low.

A standard monofocal lens sets one point of clear focus, usually distance. RayOne EMV stretches that focus so the transition from distance into intermediate range — the dashboard, the computer screen, a price tag on a shelf — is smoother and more usable, without the light-splitting optics that can create halos and glare.

RayOne EMV was designed to be used either in both eyes for a matched extended range, or in a mini-monovision (blended vision) plan where the dominant eye is targeted for distance and the second eye is set slightly nearer. Because each lens already carries an extended range, the two ranges overlap rather than compete, which is why many surgeons pair the lens with this approach when a patient wants more functional near vision.

Yes. RayOne EMV Toric received FDA approval in October 2025 following a pivotal IDE study and corrects corneal astigmatism during cataract surgery. In that trial the lens showed strong rotational stability, which matters because a toric lens has to stay on its intended axis to keep the astigmatism correction accurate.

All three avoid diffractive light splitting, so all three protect night vision and contrast better than a trifocal. RayOne EMV uses controlled positive spherical aberration and is often planned with a blended vision target for extra near range. TECNIS PureSee uses a purely refractive surface and is the only EDOF FDA approved without a contrast-sensitivity warning. Clareon Vivity uses Alcon's wavefront-shaping optic on Clareon material. Your surgeon at Berg-Feinfield will recommend one based on your measurements and visual goals.

Expect strong distance vision and a usable intermediate range. Most patients still keep reading glasses for small print, though a blended vision plan can reduce how often they reach for them. If complete freedom from readers is the goal, a trifocal or full-range lens is a better match.

Berg-Feinfield Vision Correction sees cataract patients at five Los Angeles-area offices: Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, Arcadia, and Valencia. Consultations and follow-up happen at the office most convenient to you, and surgery is performed at our accredited surgery center. Call 866-2-SEE FAR to schedule.

Medicare and most insurance plans cover medically necessary cataract surgery with a standard monofocal lens. Premium lenses such as RayOne EMV, and the astigmatism correction included with the toric version, involve an additional out-of-pocket cost. See cataract surgery cost for how pricing works, and our team will review exact figures and financing options at your consultation.

Explore Other Premium Lenses

Compare RayOne EMV with the other premium IOLs at Berg-Feinfield.

EDOF

TECNIS PureSee

Purely refractive extended range with monofocal-quality contrast.

EDOF

Clareon Vivity

Non-diffractive extended range on Clareon material.

Adjustable

Light Adjustable Lens

The only lens you can fine-tune after surgery.

Trifocal

Clareon PanOptix Pro

Full-range vision including true reading distance.

Full Range

TECNIS Odyssey

Continuous vision with strong near performance.

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Ask About RayOne EMV at Your Consultation

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