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 The Eye Care & Surgery
Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center, Google+ or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at 592
Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren,
New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830,
and is conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern
New Jersey.
