ORLANDO — Surgeons need to understand the personality traits of patients with presbyopia to set proper expectations for multifocal IOL surgery.
According to Gary Wörtz, MD, at Telling It Like It Is, ophthalmologists should identify ahead of time patients who may be difficult to please.
“Agreeable patients tend to be the most satisfied,” he said. “They would be happy with 20/30 vision and 1 D of astigmatism. They’re going to be happy with pretty much everything.”
Ophthalmologists must also consider the neurological burden of vision and help patients