Dr. Christine Funke and Dr. Brett Clark holding Clareon® PanOptix® Pro IOL boxes in the operating suite

Doctors Christine Funke and Aaron Amacher Among First in Southwest to Implant Clareon® PanOptix® Pro Trifocal Lens

Mesa, AZ – July 18, 2025 – Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center and East Valley Peaks Surgery Center—trusted leaders in advanced eye care and proud members of the American Vision Partners network—are among the first in the Southwest to successfully implant the Clareon® PanOptix® Pro Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL), Alcon’s most advanced presbyopia-correcting lens to date.

Built with Alcon’s proprietary ENLIGHTEN® NXT Optical Technology, the PanOptix® Pro sets a new standard for trifocal IOLs by offering:

  • 94% total light energy utilization

  • 50% reduction in light scatter compared to previous models¹³

  • Enhanced contrast sensitivity

  • Minimal reports of glare, halos, and starbursts

  • Seamless visual range from near (33 cm) to far distances

Dr. Christine Funke, a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery, was one of the first in the region to implant the PanOptix® Pro. With over 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Funke is known for her commitment to bringing cutting-edge technology to patients in the East Valley.

“The clarity and consistency we’re seeing with the PanOptix® Pro is remarkable,” said Dr. Funke. “It offers patients a premium vision solution that aligns with their lifestyles and visual goals.”

She is joined by Dr. Aaron Amacher III, board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea specialist, whose expertise in complex cataract and refractive surgery makes him an invaluable leader in adopting new surgical innovations.

“This lens technology significantly expands our ability to deliver high-quality vision with reduced dependence on glasses,” said Dr. Amacher. “It’s exciting to offer patients another visual solution.”

Available in both standard and toric versions, the Clareon® PanOptix® Pro gives surgeons the flexibility to tailor treatment to each patient’s unique refractive needs. With a reported 98% patient satisfaction rate⁴, this lens reaffirms Alcon’s mission to help people see brilliantly.

Patients across Arizona now have access to this revolutionary lens technology, thanks to the expertise and leadership of surgeons like Dr. Funke and Dr. Amacher at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.

To learn more about the Clareon® PanOptix® Pro or upcoming educational events, visit www.myalcon.com or contact your Alcon representative.