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What type of lens is best for cataract surgery?

What are the different types of lenses for cataract surgery?

• Monofocal lenses are designed to provide the best possible vision at one distance.
• Multifocal IOLs have multiple corrective zones built into the lens (much like bifocal or trifocal eyeglasses).

Are multifocal lenses good?

Multifocal IOLs improve near, intermediate, and far-distance vision, varying with the lens model chosen. In many cases, after having the lenses implanted, people no longer need to wear corrective lenses to see clearly. No upkeep or routine replacement necessary. The results of multifocal IOLs are long-lasting.

Are monofocal lenses good?

A traditional monofocal IOL is an outstanding lens and will give you excellent vision at one distance (near, mid-range/computer or distance). But, as a single-focus lens, a monofocal lens cannot give clear vision at all distances – you will still need glasses for some tasks at defined distances.

What is the difference between monofocal and multifocal lens?

Whereas a monofocal IOL provides focus at only one distance, a multifocal IOL provides vision across varying distances. As a consequence, it sacrifices the quality of distance vision due to multiple overlapping images of near and distance objects. A number of factors should be considered when you are choosing a lens.

Which lens is best for cataract surgery?

A monofocal lens is the most common type of lens used in cataract surgery, according to AAO. This type of lens is designed to give you crisp, clear vision at one particular distance.

What is the best lens replacement for cataract surgery?

Monovision. Any combination of premium IOLs can be used for monovision cataract surgery. When accommodating or multifocal IOLs are used, the term “modified monovision” often is used, since these lenses offer an expanded range of vision by nature of their design in addition to a prescribed monovision effect.

What lens is best for a cataract?

The most commonly used cataract surgery lens is the fixed focus monofocal type. They typically offer excellent distance vision in a wide range of lighting situations and are often included in the surgical fee. The fixed focal length is usually calibrated to produce the best results with distant objects.

What lenses are available for cataract surgery?

Monofocal lens: These lenses are the most commonly implanted lenses today.

Toric lens: Toric lenses have more power in one specific axis in the lens to correct astigmatism as well as distance vision.

Multifocal lens: Multifocal intraocular lenses are one of the latest advancements in lens technology.