How do you want to see after cataract surgery?

Recognising familiar faces from across the room, enjoying the scenery on holiday or driving — clear distance vision helps you make the most of everyday life. If these moments matter to you, ask your eye care professional about a lens that prioritises distance vision.

Lens option to discuss: Monofocal IOLs

Monofocal IOLs are designed to provide excellent vision at one chosen distance, most commonly for distance vision. Many people continue to wear reading glasses for close-up activities after surgery.

Imagine feeling confident behind the wheel as daylight fades, with comfortable vision helping you navigate roads, signs and changing light conditions. If night driving is part of your routine, talk to your eye care professional about how different lens options may affect glare and haloes around lights.

Lens option to discuss: Monofocal IOLs

Monofocal IOLs are designed to provide excellent vision at one distance, usually far away. They may be suitable if distance vision and good contrast in low light are important to you. Glasses are usually still needed for near and intermediate vision. 

Imagine comfortably switching between your laptop, colleagues or family without constantly changing your focus. Whether you're working, cooking from a recipe or watching television, many everyday activities rely on comfortable intermediate vision. Talk to your eye care professional about a lens that supports the distances you use most.

Lens option to discuss: Extended Depth of Focus (EDoF) IOLs

EDoF IOLs are designed to provide a continuous range of vision from distance to intermediate, with functional near vision for many everyday activities. Compared with multifocal IOLs, they are also designed to minimise visual disturbances such as haloes and glare.

Spending time with family or enjoying your favourite hobbies — imagine reaching for your glasses less often. Some intraocular lenses are designed to provide clear vision at more than one distance, helping many people rely less on glasses after cataract surgery. The right option depends on your eyes, your lifestyle and your vision goals.

Lens option to discuss: Extended Depth of Focus (EDoF) and Multifocal IOLs

Both lens types are designed to reduce your dependence on glasses. Multifocal IOLs are designed to provide clear vision at near, intermediate and far distances, while EDoF IOLs are designed to provide excellent distance and intermediate vision with functional near vision for many everyday tasks.

Reading a novel or a handwritten note — clear close-up vision matters for the little things you love. If you’d like to rely less on reading glasses, discuss lens options that support near vision with your eye care professional.

Lens options to discuss:  Multifocal IOLs

Multifocal IOLs are designed to provide clear vision at near, intermediate and far distances, helping many people reduce their dependence on reading glasses. As with any lens option, your eye care professional will help determine whether they are suitable for your eyes and your visual needs.

Astigmatism can make your vision blurred or distorted. If you have astigmatism, correcting it during cataract surgery may improve your overall visual outcome and help you get the most from your chosen intraocular lens. Ask your eye care professional about the best option for your eyes.

Lens option to discuss: Toric IOLs

Toric IOLs are designed to correct astigmatism and are available in combination with monofocal, EDoF and multifocal lens designs. Take a moment to review your answers to the previous questions and decide which visual priorities best match your lifestyle. This will help guide the discussion with your eye care professional.

Nobody sees like you. Your eye care professional will recommend an intraocular lens based on your eye health, detailed eye measurements, lifestyle and vision goals.

Together, you can choose a lens that supports the way you want to see after cataract surgery.