This lens combines the features of both the multi-focal and the toric lens, the information for which should be read in conjuction with this page. This new lens is available for patients who want to be free of both distance and reading glasses but who also have astigmatism. Up to now if a patient had astigmatism they could not have a multifocal lens without complicated corneal surgery.
The multifocal toric implant combines the features of the toric and the multifocal implants in one. if you have astigmatism and wish to be completely free of glasses for both distance and near this is an option for you. And its made by Zeiss. It has the same advantages as the other lenses, giving excellent vision.
A small number of patients find that theycan see better with a pair of glasses. Some need glasses
for reading only but the distance is clear without glasses. Intermediate distances such as computer screen are not sharply infocus so a weak pair of glasses are usually needed here. There can be a small and usually imperceptible reduction in contrast. some patientshave experienced haloes and glare about lights at night time.
The brain has to take some time to learn how to use new vision. In most cases this happens within a fortnight to a month.
If you want to have this lens we can discuss it when you come to the clinic. This lens is not available through the NHS.
About twenty percent of patients still need glasses for some tasks.
The surgery for this lens carries no added risk.
