Are there any alternatives to accommodative intraocular lenses?
The primary alternative to an accommodative lens implantation is monofocal lens implantation. If you request a monofocal lens, you will have to decide whether you want distance vision lens implants in both eyes or whether you want a distance vision implant in one eye and a near vision implant in the other eye. This latter arrangement, called monovision, provides adequate distance and near vision and is best suited for patients who have tried monovision in contact lenses previously and like the effect. Another alternative to an accommodative lens is a multifocal lens implant. Please see the multifocal IOL section for frequently asked questions (FAQs) about these lenses.
