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 Alabama Eye &
Cataract Center in Birmingham at 205-930-0930, visit Alabama Eye &
Cataract Center, Google+ or
www.facebook.com/alabamaeyeandcataractcenter.
Michelson Laser Vision and Alabama Eye & Cataract
Center are leading eye care centers in Birmingham located at UAB-Highlands,
1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 and staffed by UAB Medicine
eye doctors and eye specialists.
