Monofocal IOLs
A single, fixed focal distance. One of the most commonly discussed lens categories.
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When the eye's natural lens is replaced during cataract surgery, an intraocular lens (IOL) takes its place. There are several lens categories, and each comes with its own general characteristics and discussion points. This site explains these ideas in plain language so you can have a more informed conversation with your own eye-care professional.
Lens categories
Main IOL types explained in general terms
Toric IOLs
Often discussed when astigmatism is part of the lens conversation.
Learn about toric IOLsMultifocal IOLs
Designed around multiple focal points, with tradeoffs worth understanding.
Learn about multifocal IOLsAccommodating IOLs
Intended to shift focus using the eye's natural movement.
Learn about accommodating IOLsEDOF IOLs
Extended depth of focus lenses, often discussed as their own category.
Learn about EDOF IOLsLight Adjustable Lenses
A lens category associated with post-surgery adjustment and follow-up.
Learn about light adjustable lenses
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Choosing a lens is a personal decision that depends on your eyes, your health, your daily activities, and your priorities. No website can determine the right lens for you. What a resource like this can do is help you learn the vocabulary, understand common tradeoffs, and arrive at your appointment ready to ask good questions. Individual results vary, and not everyone is a candidate for every lens.
Whenever you are ready, a qualified ophthalmologist or eye-care professional can explain which options may apply to your individual situation.
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