Tecnis multifocal

[jcblack]

I'm 63 and I've worn bifocal glasses since 40. I'm having cataract surgery and need current opinion on the tecnis multifocal option my opthamoligist is recommending.

[jcblack]

      Thanks

[disappointed66]

Hi jcblack,

I would stay away from multifocals..  I cannot say anything about the tenics multifocals, but I had the Restor multi implanted in my left eye and it was a disaster.  The multifocals cost a lot of money and they are not all that good.  Many problems with them. I had  the dreaded Restor explanted   and the tecnis monofocal exchanged.

The tecnis monofocal is excellent.  I since had the right eye done with the same monofocal tecnis lens both for distance.  I can see well distance and intermediate.  No light glare.  Night driving is excellent.  I just need glasses for reading small print. Check the archives on ths forum for multifocal/monofocal.  There are some excellent informative and expert   posts.  Check with more than one eye MD if necessary.  Again, stick with the monofocal.  I don't think you can go wrong.  Good luck.

disappointed66 no more

[jcblack]

I'm thinking the multifocals are not perfected.  Leaning toward monofocal and wearing reading glasses.  What would you recommend?

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

I have heard good things about it.  
Multifocal IOLs are not my first choice.

Dr. O.