Psychological preparation for patients with multifocal IOL implants

  All patients expecting a multifocal IOL implant are informed preoperatively of the potential for some discomfort, particularly glare and halos. Prior to the first formal conversation, it is important to ensure that the patient has some knowledge of the multifocal IOL. Because an important factor in ensuring the success of the patient’s procedure is an objective understanding of the patient’s expectations after implantation of the multifocal IOL, the patient should be given sufficient time to understand their expectations. For those who do not wish to wear glasses, especially for intermediate distances, adequate and appropriate explanations and explanations should be given, since satisfaction with intermediate vision is relatively low compared to distance and near vision. Although there are still some mild visual problems with multifocal IOLs, they will go a long way in helping patients become less dependent on glasses.  The ophthalmologist should educate the patient about complications such as distorted vision and the advantages of bilateral implantation, and emphasize that most patients’ vision improves over time with the application of this IOL. Patients should also be aware of the benefits and the cost of this IOL in addition to the cost of the procedure. This type of IOL for presbyopia is not covered by Medicare and patients’ expectations will be raised after spending more money. Therefore, the doctor focuses on emphasizing to the patient that with the implantation of this IOL in both eyes, the patient will become more comfortable with the IOL over time and will have better vision. With this objective understanding the patient seems to have a higher success rate.