monofocal vs multifocal lens

I have a cataract in my left eye and blind in the right eye. What would be best replacement lens monofocal or multifocal lens for my left eye?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

In a one eyed patient I would NEVER recommend a multifocal IOL, NEVER

JCH MD

[stutk]

I am a one eyed cataract patient...could you explain the reasons why you would never recommend a multifocal IOL?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Increase complication rate, increased costs, poorer quality night vision, more optical abberations, greater risk of having to have the IOL removed.

JCH MD

[Lerbea]

A good many of the patients on this forum suggest one be leary of the multifocal IOL's. I am one of them.  Many problems are being reported but unfortunately not much publically is found.  Do your research for back references on the outcomes here.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[Road_Glide_Steve]

My eye doctor recommend the technis multifocal lens I just had the second eye done two days ago and I'm disappointed with the results. I basically have no intermediate vision and I can see near and far but everything has a surreal look and I seem to need more light to see clearly. Will this improve with time?  Also it is hard to drive at night. I keep wanting to put my glasses back on so I can see better (I was near sighted). Did I make a big mistake?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You may get better with time; but you may not either. The tecnis multifocal is a very good IOL.  You may need to resign yourself to wearing glasses for some things such as night driving, sporting events, prolonged computer work, etc.

If you see no improvement in 6-8 weeks consider a second opinion.

JCH MD