title: Near-point string: Simple method to demonstrate anticipated near point for multifocal and accommodating intraocular lenses.
abstract: We present a technique that uses a near-point string to demonstrate the anticipated near point of multifocal and accommodating intraocular lenses (IOLs). Beads are placed on the string at distances corresponding to the near points for diffractive and accommodating IOLs. The string is held up to the patient's eye to demonstrate where each of the IOLs is likely to provide the best near vision.
  
  
  
  None of the authors has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
authors.affiliation: From George, Strickler and Lazer, The Eye MDs, Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Monica C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: George
authors.affiliation: From George, Strickler and Lazer, The Eye MDs, Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Zane P
authors.initials: ZP
authors.lastname: Lazer
authors.affiliation: From George, Strickler and Lazer, The Eye MDs, Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA. Electronic address: dgeorgemd@gmail.com.
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D000075542:Multifocal Intraocular Lenses; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D014792:Visual Acuity