Are You a Candidate?

You may be a candidate for a multifocal IOL if you have a cataract or other eye disease that has damaged your cornea, the natural lens inside your eye.

To determine if a multifocal IOL is for you, your doctor will perform a thorough exam and review your medical record. Patients who have a high level of astigmatism may need to have astigmatism correction in addition to the multifocal IOL to obtain the best results.

Finally, good candidates for multifocal IOLs are willing to accept that there is a trade off for reduced dependence on glasses and reading lenses. While multifocal IOLs can offer good vision at multiple distances, they may not provide perfect vision at every distance. You may still notice distortions in vision, such as halos of light around street lights and car headlights at night.