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Review
. 2014 Feb;40(2):313-22.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.12.011.

Multifocal intraocular lenses: relative indications and contraindications for implantation

Rosa Braga-Mele, David Chang, Steven Dewey, Gary Foster, Bonnie An Henderson, Warren Hill, Richard Hoffman, Brian Little, Nick Mamalis, Thomas Oetting, Donald Serafano, Audrey Talley-Rostov, Abhay Vasavada, Sonia Yoo; ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee
Review

Multifocal intraocular lenses: relative indications and contraindications for implantation

Rosa Braga-Mele et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

This article presents an extensive overview of best clinical practice pertaining to selection and use of multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) currently available in the United States. Relevant preoperative diagnostic evaluations, patient selection criteria, counseling, and managing expectations are reviewed, as well as how to approach patients with underlying ocular intricacies or challenges and best practices for intraoperative challenges during planned implantation of a multifocal IOL. Managing the unhappy multifocal IOL patient if implantation has been performed is also addressed.

Financial disclosure: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

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