I had my cataract surgery pre-op today. This is where they put me in front of a half dozen various eye measuring devices in order to get all the information to properly plan the surgery.
This is also where we discussed the options for the IOL (intra-ocular lens). The options are:
1) a monofocal - the traditional lens, what mom and dad have
2) a multi-focal - the light is split into multiple images to help with near, mid, and far vision
3) an accommodating lens - the lens flexes as the eye muscles try to focus, this mimics the natural lens
Of course, each has advantages and disadvantages. The accommodating sounds the most promising, but is also the most risky.
Tough decision. VERY TOUGH! This is my eyesight!
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