If you have cataracts or are considering cataract surgery
and lens implants, if you are a good candidate, it is pretty likely that your
cataract surgeon will offer you the option of a multifocal lens implant in
addition to the standard monofocal lens implant. The objective of using a
multifocal lens implant to correct vision after cataract surgery is to help
patients become less dependent or completely independent of glasses after their
cataract is removed. A multifocal lens implant allows patients to see at a
range of far, arms’ length and near without glasses whereas a monofocal will
require the patient to still need glasses for most arms’ length or close vision
tasks. Whenever we present or recommend this option to our patients they almost
always ask, “Which one is better?” or “Which one will I be most satisfied
with?” A multisite clinical trial was conducted and reported on in the Journal of Refractive Surgery that compared outcomes and
patient satisfaction of monofocal vs. multifocal lens implants after cataract
surgery.
Results of Cataract Surgery
with Monofocal vs. Multifocal Lens Implants
The results showed both monofocal and multifocal IOLs provided good clinical
outcomes. More patients receiving multifocal IOLs attained better uncorrected
visual acuity at a range of distances and spectacle independence compared with
patients who received monofocal IOLs. Patient satisfaction was significantly
better in the multifocal group.
If you or some you know suspects they have a cataract or
is considering cataract surgery and lens implants and wishes to schedule a
cataract and lens implant eye exam, please call Doctor &
Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in Fairfield County, Google+ or facebook.com/doctorandassociates
to schedule an appointment.
Doctor & Associates offices are located at 129 Kings
Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton,
Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.
