title: Diffractive multifocal intraocular lens implants for unilateral cataracts in prepresbyopic patients.
abstract: Multifocal intraocular lenses allow pseudophakic patients to obtain good near and distance visual acuities without an additional near correction. We report our experiences in implanting diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses in prepresbyopic patients with acquired unilateral cataracts and assess their postoperative visual acuities and stereoscopic vision. Accommodative function in patients following cataract surgery is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Regional Eye Unit, Oldchurch Hospital, Essex.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Lyall
mesh_terms: D000065:Accommodation, Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D003867:Depth Perception / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D011305:Presbyopia / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology