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Review
. 2017 Oct-Dec;7(4):179-184.
doi: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_19_17.

Multifocal intraocular lenses: Types, outcomes, complications and how to solve them

Liberdade C Salerno  1 , Mauro C Tiveron Jr  1 , Jorge L Alió  2   3
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Review

Multifocal intraocular lenses: Types, outcomes, complications and how to solve them

Liberdade C Salerno et al. Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2017 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

The multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) available are often able to restore visual function and allow spectacle independence after their implantation with great levels of patient satisfaction. The factors associated with the postoperatory success include the careful selection of the patient, the knowledge about the IOLs' design, and their visual performance added to the proper surgical technique and management of possible complications as demonstrated by the evidence available.

Keywords: Cataract surgery; multifocal intraocular lenses; patient satisfaction; refractive lens exchange; spectacle independence.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interests of this paper.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Schematic design of refractive intraocular lenses showing the different refractive power annular zones
Figure 2
Figure 2
Schematic design of diffractive intraocular lenses showing the concentric zones that diffracts light providing focus at different distances
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