title: Spectacle Independence after Cataract Extraction in Post-Radial Keratotomy Patients Using Hybrid Monovision with ReSTOR(®) Multifocal and TECNIS(®) Monofocal Intraocular Lenses.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We report 2 patients who have undergone radial keratotomy (RK) preceding ReSTOR(®) multifocal intraocular lens (IOL; Alcon, Fort Worth, Tex., USA) implantation in their nondominant eyes and TECNIS(®) monofocal IOL (Abbott Medical Optics, Abbott Park, Ill., USA) in their dominant eyes.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective review of 2 patients who underwent hybrid monovision with ReSTOR(®) multifocal and TECHNIS(®) monofocal IOLs at the time of cataract surgery after a remote history of RK.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Implantation of the ReSTOR(®) multifocal and the TECHNIS(®) monofocal IOLs was successful, with no reported adverse events. The patients were able to achieve spectacle freedom.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We report a novel technique for the management of post-RK patients to optimize their chances for spectacle independence.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: Isha
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: Zack
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Oakey
authors.affiliation: University of Utah Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: Faisal
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.affiliation: University of Utah Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, Calif., USA.
authors.forename: Balamurali K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Ambati
keywords: Monofocal intraocular lens; Multifocal intraocular lens; Post-radial keratotomy; ReSTOR; TECHNIS