Q: I know LASIK eye surgery improves vision by using a laser to remove tissue and reshape the cornea. How do multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implants work? A: The multifocal IOL is surgically ...

Multifocal lenses use multiple refractive zones built in rings to give patients distance and near vision. These lenses are designed to address the problem of presbyopia, in which people over the age ...

Have you noticed that more children than ever are wearing glasses? Global research indicates 35% of children are affected by myopia, needing glasses to see clearly at a distance. If the trend ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Fitting the aging eye with contact lenses can be a ...

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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the U.S. launch of TOTAL30® Multifocal for Astigmatism, the world’s only multifocal ...

To evaluate the postoperative outcomes of cataract eyes complicated with coexisting ocular pathologies that underwent implantation of a refractive multifocal intraocular lens (MIOL) with a ...

—There is no perfect intraocular lens, but matching a patient with the lens that best meets their needs can help reduce postoperative dissatisfaction. Reviewed by Sarju Patel, MD, MPH, MSc, Director ...

Children wearing multifocal contact lenses had slower progression of their myopia, according to results from a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of ...

According to a clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), multifocal contact lenses were able to slow down and control the worsening of nearsightedness in children. Multifocal ...

Children wearing multifocal contact lenses had slower progression of their myopia, according to new results. The findings support an option for controlling the condition, also called nearsightedness, ...