When cataracts are removed an artificial intraocular lens is placed in the eye. This artificial lens can help the patient to see better and, in many cases, help them to get rid of glasses. Even if a person was wearing glasses all his or her life, modern cataract surgery gives a wonderful chance for the person to get rid of glasses completely. While initially, the lenses could focus for one distance only, the game changed with the advent of multifocal lenses. These multifocal lenses could initially only give good near and good distance vision. But the intermediate vision was poor and in addition, there were issues like glare and haloes around lights.

Trifocal lenses are a great advancement in intraocular lenses which are implanted in the eyes during cataract surgery. These lenses offer the advantage of clear intermediate vision and the ability to switch seamlessly between different working distances – distance, intermediate and near, something the older multifocal could not achieve. While the results are encouraging, these lenses are not suitable for patients with corneal or retinal issues or for certain occupations like pilots. Consult us for a detailed discussion on these advanced lenses.

Dr. Ramesh Murthy is a renowned eye surgeon and one of the best cataract surgeons of Pune. He is considered among the best eye specialists in Pune. He is available at Axis Eye Clinic, Pune which is among the best eye clinics in Pune.