After cataract surgery, choosing the right Intraocular Lens (IOL) is one of the most important steps toward achieving clear vision. The lens you choose will serve you for the rest of your life, so understand all your options carefully and make your decision in consultation with your doctor.
Let us understand various eye related activities we do
- Distance Activities (like driving, watching TV)
- Intermediate Activities (like using a computer or laptop, cooking)
- Near Activities (like reading a newspaper or book, using a mobile phone)
The first and most commonly chosen option is the Monofocal Lens.
What Is a Monofocal Lens?
A Monofocal IOL provides clear vision at one fixed distance—usually it corrects far vision. This means activities like driving, watching TV, or outdoor tasks become sharp and clear.
How Does It Work?
- It is a clear lens, so any blurriness caused by cataract is corrected.
- It focuses light at a single point, which gives you excellent distance vision.
- However, you will still need reading glasses for near and intermediate tasks.
Advantages
- Crystal-clear distance vision as whole light goes for one target
- High reliability with decades of proven results!
- Cost-effective compared to premium IOLs
- Driving becomes easy with almost no glare or halos, especially at night
Who Is a Good Candidate?
- If you don’t mind using glasses for near work.
- If you are a perfectionist
- If you do a lot of driving, are a professional driver, or your work involves mostly outdoor activities in bright sunlight.
- This lens is generally suitable for all patients.