Race was the only significant variable in a recent study. It’s unclear whether they were offered the option but declined or if the doctor failed to mention the possibility.
However, the progressive nature of the condition must be taken into account when assessing intraocular lens performance and tolerability, researchers warn.
These gains come at the expense of near vision acuity and spectacle independence, which were better among multifocal implant patients in a recent study.
A panel agreed on many aspects of pre-op and intraoperative decision-making. They disagreed, however, when considering issues related to lens selection.