If you are considering cataract surgery or lens replacement, you may be wondering how a multifocal IOL works. A multifocal intraocular lens, or IOL, is an artificial lens designed to support useful near, intermediate and distance vision. This may help reduce reliance on glasses for everyday activities such as reading, using digital devices and driving.
Multifocal lens implants work differently from the eye’s natural lens and are not suitable for every patient. This guide explains how multifocal IOLs create more than one focal point, how the brain adapts and who may be suitable. It also outlines what to expect from assessment, surgery and recovery.
