Sage-Tips

Can you have one monofocal lens and one multifocal lens?

Multifocal or accommodating intraocular lenses can be used successfully with a monofocal intraocular lens in the opposite eye. Multifocal or accommodating intraocular lenses can also be used successfully with a natural crystalline lens in the opposite eye.

Can you place a multifocal IOL in one eye and a monofocal IOL in the other during cataract surgery?

Combining a monofocal with a multifocal IOL allows both of the patient’s eyes to achieve excellent distance vision with the added benefit of some pseudoaccommodation in his multifocal eye.

Can cataract surgery in one eye affect the other?

Once the eye has healed but before the second procedure has taken place, patients may experience vision imbalance, also known as anisometropia. This is the result of one eye having been operated on and the other still having cataracts.

Can you have a toric lens in only one eye?

Yes, if only one eye is affected by corneal astigmatism, there are no disadvantages to only having one eye implanted with the AcrySof Toric intraocular lens.

Can your eyesight get worse after cataract surgery?

No, your vision generally doesn’t deteriorate after cataract surgery unless other problems arise, such as macular degeneration or glaucoma. In cataract surgery, the eye doctor (ophthalmologist) removes the clouded lens from your eye and replaces it with a clear, artificial lens.

Should I get multifocal IOL?

If you are a pilot that requires excellent distance vision in both eyes, then a multifocal IOL may not be your best bet. But if lifestyle is more important and being glasses-free under all lighting environments is your preference, then a multifocal IOL may be the best choice.

How long does it take to adjust to multifocal contact lenses?

four to six weeks
Plan for four to six weeks to get used to them. Over time, your eyes will naturally look through the correct part of the lens, and you’ll enjoy better vision because of it.

Is it OK to have a multifocal IOL in only one eye?

Yes, it is OK to have a multifocal IOL (a bifocal-like intraocular lens implant that provides vision at near and far distances) placed in one eye and a monofocal IOL in the other eye. Most ophthalmologists agree with the manufacturer’s…

Can multifocal intraocular lenses improve vision after cataract surgery?

Purpose: Multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) offer the possibility of spectacle-free vision following cataract surgery compared to standard IOLs.

What are multifocal and Accommodating intraocular lenses?

Multifocal intraocular lenses and accommodating intraocular lenses can be paired with a normal crystalline lens in the opposite eye, a monofocal implant in the opposite eye, or a different multifocal or accommodating lens in the opposite eye.

Can I have cataract surgery on only one eye?

Should that surgery be successful, and you receive a substantial improvement to your vision, then it may be possible to forgo the cataract removal on the other eye. Most people gain significant benefits with their depth perception and daily living activities, so separate surgeries are usually recommended to avoid long-term downtime.