With all of the advances in technology, we now have more options for intraocular lenses (IOL's) than ever before. In addition to counseling patient expectations, choosing the right lens design is critical in providing an excellent surgical outcome. You know your patients better than anyone and have often worked with them for years to meet their visual needs. To achieve a maximal visual outcome, we need to be able to educate our patients about their options and then help guide them through the process. In doing so, we wanted to take a moment to walk through the various options. Monofocal IOL's
When counseling patients prior to surgery, I often start by asking them about their expectations for glasses after cataract surgery. This usually opens the door for a good discussion about options and expectations. We've all had those patients who say "no one would recognize me without glasses," but we've also all had those patients that immediately start talking about how all of their friends no longer wear glasses. Once I know their expectations, I immediately start looking at corneal cylinder. This is the next most important piece of information and will be a key part of the rest of the discussion. These discussions are critical for optimizing patient outcomes. If you ever have questions about a specific patient or we can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
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