Should I have a multifocal intraocular lens implant for my cataract surgery?

Cataract surgeons (ophthalmologists) perform cataract surgery over 300,000 times per year in the UK alone (according to the NHS).
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[bderryberry]

Im now 72, five years ago I had cataracts removed and had the intraocular
multi focal Tecnis Symfony lens procedure on both eyes. My
close and distance vision is now fantastic! I do not need any other
vision correction (contacts or eye glasses) and have been so impressed
with the results. If your eyes are otherwise healthy aside from the
cataracts, I heartily recommend inter-ocular implants!

[enchantedteacup]

Just had both eyes done and I love it. I have the New lenses. I don’t need readers. They cost $ 1500.00 per lens. Insurance will not cover the lens. Paid close to that amount for the surgeon and let’s not forget the hospital bills and the bills either. I would do it all over again

[diggerrob]

I had multifocal implants in both eyes a bit over a month ago and am not happy with them. After my post op tests my left eye is rated as mediocre. I still have to get glasses to have decent vision. The glare from busy nightime traffic is almost unbearable at this early stage. Things may improve but then they may not too. I still will have to wear glasses for some things so I’m wishing I'd got single focus implants now as I’d at least have good distance vision. On the other hand having worn glasses since I was 7, I am enjoying being able to chose whether I wear them or not.
I am in Australia.

[AS-ttui]

I have monofocal lens and couldn't be happier. My distance vision and contrast is super sharp. You may see 20/20 with a multifocal lens but it will be sharper with a monofocal. ( Remember monofocal lens allow 100% light transmission to the retina). I only need reading glasses for sharp focus less than a foot away but cell phone no problem and reading most labels. Why give up seeing good in dim light and who wants night driving with halos. People expect too much from multifocal lens. The technology is not there yet. Maybe some day.

[karolinesmail]

I have mono focal lenses in both eyes my distance vision is great. Close in still needed reading glasses but ever since 7 yrs ago my eyes are very itchy n dry I need drops constantly?? Idk why that is???

[sathidevi]

I had iol for both eyes.All my friends got rid of specs after surgery.I had monofocal lens implant.Dr says mofocal is better.

[arshikhur]

not sure if I wanted monofocal IOL but the ophthalmologist recommended, without giving me a reason. I am going back again tommorrow. I wish there are more better multifocal IOL available in the market. We need more innovation.

[alanzemsky]

Can you connect on monovision lens with one eye set for distance and one eye for set for up close?

[mkh]

Dr Khan, thanks for sharing the video. If my vision is -425 for distant and +250 for near reading. If I implant a monovision len corrected for 20/20 for distant totally. Is that mean I still have the same prescription +250 for near reading ?. Thanks

[cherylbrowning]

I have those lens and they are awesome I love mine and an very glad I got them although pricy they are worth the price I do wish they were more affordable for more people as they are truly life changing I don’t need to worry about how dark it’s getting I can stay after dark and still see to drive thank God in Jesus name Amen

[padoeskop]

Does it mean whoever already implanted multifocal lenses and wish to change to monofocals then it can't be done..it is so..

[jitendrasanghvi]

Supraphob regen multifocal lens is imported or indian pls rply sir

[touseefkhan]

Sir aapne kis Age Main cataract surgery kar wayi thi

[ratendrasinghjayara]

Sir please tell me that does this kind of IOL exist which has near + intermediate vision and patient has to wear glasses for distance vision?

[PWS]

I have worn very successfully multi focal contacts for many years. Now I need cataract surgery and hope to choose the multi focal lens. I hope I’m a good fit for this lens.

[urbanimage]

It's misleading in this video, where it claims multi-focal intraocular lens can't be changed. You would, of course, need further surgery to remove the lens and implant a mono-focal design.

[meher]

What's the difference between multi focal and tri focal lenses.?

[sarahm]

Why can't it ever be replaced with a standard one?

[bilalkhizer]

Can catract not be removed without damagening the natural lense .

[mehardin]

I haven't watched that video, but yes, you should.