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Monofocal lens

I have cataracts in both eyes. I am still very young and need to pick the best overall Lens I can for the following.

*playing very competitive sports, softball, volleyball, basketball, cornhole
*coaching in gym light type settings
*being able to see in warehouse type settings (a little dimmer light than a gym)
*being able to see with the best clarity 10 to 20 yards away, and also to the outfield of a baseball field.

Choice A - Is Multifocal lenses best, then maybe laser to correct any issue with distance?

Or

Choice B - Monofocal lens and set both at distance (and wear glasses to read)?

My Dr. says setting vision at distance and near, or distance and intermediate will cause issues with depth perception.

Please choose A or B or neither if you had to decide.

Thanks, Bobby

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I am 39 and male. I have the Restor in one eye and it's OK when I am outside. But, when I am inside and in different types of light my vision is really impaired (blurry and not clear) from 10 feet away and further. I hate this. Not being able to make out faces with the one eye really scares me. I have never had issues before these cataracts and don't know if I should replant the Restor with a standard lens or just put the Restor in the other eye as well.

If I do both eyes for distance I though I would see everything pretty well and only need glasses to read? Are you saying that faces and other bigger objects are really blurry as well? At what distance if you are staring at a person's face does it become blurry if you have both eyes set at distance?

Thanks to everyone that has posted so far. This info really helps to make the right decision.

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to get used to it, in hopes of having an easier time after the other eye is done.  It took me quite a while to feel comfortable enough driving with my new glasses (progressive bifocal in one lens).  It still isn't wonderful, looking straight ahead is ok, but when turning my head a lot is necessary I am more comfortable taking them off.  Are you able to put it off for longer?  I wish I waited until I really couldn't bare it any longer

I have a lot to say about it, I'm sorry I went on for so long.  I hope the decision you make works for you.  Whatever you do ASK questions, ask how it'll affect your day -  drill them until you are really comfortable with the answers!.
GOOD LUCK!
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I am not knowledgeable enough to give you advice on which lens to get, but I do have a few things I think you should consider.  I am 36 and had one cataract removed six months ago,  and I haven't yet done the other eye, since I hate it, and am dreading doing the other.  I have a monofocal lens for distance.  I am guessing you're a male, so some of the concerns may be different.  I hope I don't sound like a pessimist, really I'm not!  Wearing reading glasses sounds like a small annoyance, but it is much more more than it sounds!  It isn't just for reading, any close (and not so close - I'm guessing close to three feet) is unusually unclear.  Some everyday actions are difficult/impossible.  If an eyelash is in your eye, it's a nightmare trying to get it out, and wearing glasses isn't doable.(Putting on makeup is even worse).  I was under the impression that distance vision is near perfect, but found out after that it is quite common to need glasses for that, too.  Waking up and looking at a clock is difficult, since if it is close enough to lean over and snooze it isn't clear (number size doesn't make a difference) and if it is far away, it still isn't clear.  True, glasses can help, but it's just an example of how it could effect the day.  Having one eye set for distance and the other eye not operated on is supposedly adding to my discomfort, but I was hoping  
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711220 tn?1251891127
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How old is young?  My recommendations would be a Crystalens.  However, find a doctor who is experienced with this lens.  Look on the Crystalens website and look for a "Center of Excellence."

Dr. O.
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1298247 tn?1288290953
I WOULD CHOOSE B , LOTS OF PEOPLE WEAR READING GLASSES AND IT WON'T AFFECT YOUR SPORTS
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