Multifocal lenses improve vision at near, far, and intermediate distances. Many people who used to wear corrective lenses no longer need them after having multifocal lenses during cataract surgery. They can see far away and easily work on the computer without their glasses or contact lenses.

The monofocal lens is the basic intraocular lens (IOL) implant. …

As a patient, you can ask for bladeless cataract surgery and multifocal lenses if you want, but it is important to know that Medicare and your secondary insurance are not as likely to cover these costs.