Lifestyle Assessment

Multi-focal IOLs give you the highest possible chance of living without glasses after cataract surgery. And positive attitude and determination are important factors in adjusting to these types of IOLs. Your answer indicates that you might be a good candidate for a multifocal IOL.

It is quite natural to be attached to your glasses, especially if you have worn them for a very long time. If you choose a monofocal IOL, you will most likely need to wear glasses to perform close-up tasks such as reading and plucking your eyebrow and for intermediate distance tasks like shaving and working on the computer.

Multi-focal IOLs give you the highest possible chance of living without glasses after cataract surgery. A monofocal IOL will most likely require that you wear glasses to perform close-up tasks such as reading, plucking eyebrows and shaving, and for intermediate distance tasks like working on a computer. It is important that you work with your doctor to carefully evaluate your options. Replacing an IOL after surgery is not recommended.