Multifocal intraocular lenses for RLE and Premium Cataract Surgery

Multifocal lenses have been out for 15-20 years.
Full range of vision including distance intermediate and near in each of your eyes. 
Unsurpassed for range and eyes are balanced. 
Downsides are rings around headlights but the newest ones (Odyssey and Panoptix Pro) have less side effects
Only notice it usually with night driving: 3 concentric rings about one foot in length relative to the headlights and tailights.
Historically has not been a great choice for patients who do a lot of night driving (eg. truck drivers, police officers) 
The rings fade with time with neuro adaptation (9 to 12 months after surgery)
You may encounter some personality questions that aim to identify perfectionists as a surrogate for adaptability and screen for patients who are higher risk for maladaptation. But with the newest lenses, even the most neurotic patients will likely be satisfied with the results of RLE.
There are no perfect lenses and there will always be a trade off between range and quality.
One measure of visual quality is contrast sensitivity and the Odyssey and Panoptix Pro are almost on par with monofocal intraocular lenses (traditionally chosen for quality over range). 
There is better light transmission and more efficent light allocation to optimize night vision and decrease the ring side effects. 
Another new avenue for multifocal lenses after their recent improvements previous lasik patients can be considered for multifocal lenses, although this is with careful assessment of your eye. 
Finally, to avoid any surprises, the multifocal lenses, fixed lenses (not adjustable lenses) and despite our measurements and calculations one in 20 patients will heal in such a way that they have a light prescription. The solution is to bring you your eyes back into focus with lasik surgery at the 3 months mark when the prescription has stabilized, free of charge to our RLE and Premium Cataract Surgery patients.
Almost 100% of well selected multifocal patient candidates will be out of glasses for everyday tasks.


*Near vision is from 10-12 inches away from the eye, any closer and you will need to wear reading glasses.