With Multifocal IOL, patients with both cataracts
and presbyopia can have both conditions corrected at the same time, eliminating
the need for spectacles after surgery in most patients.
If you need cataract surgery and you want the
greatest freedom from eyeglasses after surgery, you might want to consider
multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) to expand your range of clear vision.
In the past, the primary goal of cataract surgery
was to restore a person's vision for driving, watching television, and other
distance vision tasks. To see clearly up close, a person would need to wear
bifocals or reading glasses after cataract removal to correct the inevitable
post-surgical presbyopia.
Currently, there are two commonly used multifocal
IOLs that are FDA approved and available for cataract surgery performed in the
United States: AcrySof IQ ReSTOR and Tecnis Multifocal IOL.
Tecnis Multifocal IOL
The Tecnis Multifocal IOL, marketed by Abbott
Medical Optics (AMO), has been approved for use in the U.S. since 2009. The
fully diffractive surface of the Tecnis Multifocal IOL provides advanced image
quality at all distances under any lighting conditions and regardless of pupil
size, according to AMO.
Why?
Each person has specific visual needs and concerns,
and each type of IOL has its own set of benefits and limitations. An
experienced cataract surgeon can help you choose the best combination of lens
implants to match your individual needs — including helping you decide if
mixing multifocal IOLs is a good option for you.
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Source : www.modieyecarecentre.com
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