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We are planing for a CATARAC Surgery for my mother age 60 ( diabetic patient ) please suggest shall we go for Tri Focal or Multi Focal Lens
Her Eye No is 4.5
Please suggest
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In my opinion, Monofocal Hydrophobic lens will be the best choice for her.
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In my personal opinion,monofocal lens will be best for her
Choose acrylic hydrophobic lens
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No second thought. Go for monofocal.
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In my suggestion if she is a diabetic patient then you should think only and only of Monofocal lenses.
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consult your ophthalmologist for the pros and cons of a multifocal in a diabetic eye and then take a decision
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Avoid tri and multifocal
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Dr. Prashant Srivastava
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13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Monofocal hydrophobic lens
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