IOL Report Card

Basic Monofocal WITH Significant Astigmatism

C

D

Intermediate

Far

F

Near

C

Daylight Performance

D

Low Contrast Performance

F

Dysphotopsia Profile

Potential Vision without glasses

Potential Vision with glasses 🤓

A+

A+

A+

A+

A+

A

Far

Daylight Performance

Intermediate

Low Contrast Performance

Near

Dysphotopsia Profile

Basic Monofocal WITHOUT Astigmatism

A

C

Intermediate

Far

F

Near

A

Daylight Performance

A

Low Contrast Performance

A-

Dysphotopsia Profile

Potential Vision without glasses

Potential Vision with glasses 🤓

A+

A+

A+

A+

A+

A

Far

Daylight Performance

Intermediate

Low Contrast Performance

Near

Dysphotopsia Profile

Comments:

Basic monofocal lenses are the most common type of intraocular lens (IOL) used in cataract surgery. These lenses provide high quality vision, but are associated with the highest dependence on glasses. Monofocal lenses have a single point of focus, meaning they provide clear vision at one set distance, chosen to be near, intermediate, or distance based on individual needs. The majority of people choose to have their far vision corrected with monofocal lenses. If a patient doesn't have astigmatism or other eye health problems, it is likely that they will see a single point of focus well without glasses. However if a patient has significant astigmatism, they will require glasses for all ranges of vision. Some patients elect to have one eye corrected for far vision, and their other eye corrected for intermediate or near vision. This setup is called monovision. The advantage of monovision is the lower associated cost. The disadvantage is the loss of depth perception, and that many patients tolerate monovision well. The decision of which IOL is best for you should be discussed with your eye doctor, considering your specific vision needs, lifestyle, and preferences.