Hello!
I am a 60 years old architect spending most of working time behind computer or with pen and paper. In 2017 I was diagnosed early cataract in both eyes. During the time that followed I developed a bit cloudy central vision on my left eye and nigh times became much darker than ever before to me. Obvious effects of the cataract. Since then, with everyday use of Can-C eye drops I managed to clear my left eye and to maintain relatively crisp vision in both eyes, while researching on IOL (and postponing decisions :).
A month recent eye test result:
R sph +1.75, cyl -0.25, axis 180; reading add +2.0, intermediate add +1.25
L sph +1.75, cyl -0.25, axis 55; reading add +2.00, intermediate add +1.25
My ophthalmologist had diagnosed cataract stage 2 and referred me to NHS for surgery.
Now, doctor in Moorfields Hospital, London, UK challenged my idea about choice of IOL. In the past years I visited three private eye hospitals to gather some knowledge and opinions. Mostly I've heard recommendations for multifocal IOL. This time the Moorfields doctor recommended monofocal as the one next best to natural vision, explaining all of the pros and cons, to which I agree. I don't mind wearing glasses for reading and computer as long as they give me better vision than without glasses with IOL, but I do not like to wear glasses outside in open or when driving, which with cataract evolving it is becoming more disorienting and confusing.
I put decision on hold and meanwhile have made two pairs of distance glasses; one with Cyl powers and one without. The reason for making this glasses was to mock-up the situation of monofocal IOL.
My question is : Can glasses mock-up vision given through IOL at all? My main concern here is astigmatism which is not large but it does affect my vision.
Here in the UK NHS is only installing monofocal lenses and toric lens for astigmatism only above I think 2 which my eyes don't come under. So if I am to take toric lens, which I am considering the surgery would have to be done at private care.
Also, would aspheric type of lens here give any additional vision improvement?
Many thanks for your answers.