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A member asked:
Am a myope with glasses to have cataract surgery. a monocular iol to be used. should it be set at near or distance to mimic my present viewing?
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Your choice: I suggest distance unless you thoroughly enjoy reading without glasses, in which case set your eyes to -2.00
Answered 7/11/2017
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