Presbyopia correcting artificial lenses

Multifocal lenses in cataract surgery

Hylton Mayer, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University Department of Ophthalmology, discusses presbyopia correcting artificial lenses which, when used at the time of cataract surgery, help a patient have normal vision at a distance, as well as up close.

Summary:
Presbyopia correcting artificial lenses used at the time of cataract surgery help a patient to have normal vision at a distance, as well as up close.

References and Resources:
Morgan PB, Efron N. Contact lens correction of presbyopia.JBCLA. 009 Aug;32(4):191-2.
Epstein RL, Gurgos MA. Presbyopia treatment by monocular peripheral presbyLASIK. J Refract Surg. 2009 Jun;25(6):516-23.

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