Intermediate monofocal IOL in both eyes?

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I am scheduled for my second cataract surgery, this time on my right, dominant eye. In my left eye, I got a monofocal lens set for intermediate vision and I am pleased with it. I can see well enough to see my computer screen, smartphone screen, food label, etc., and my distance vision is only somewhat blurry. I was going to get mini monovision with the right eye set for distance, but now I am doubting that decision and wondering if I should just get another intermediate lens in the right eye. I am fine wearing distance glasses, and I am the type of person that is easily driven nuts by something that bothers me. I don't see discussions about intermediate vision IOLs in both eyes so I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had that done.

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    I'm fairly new to all this, but I can't imagine what possible benefit there would be for both set to intermediate. you would need glasses for near and distance.

    leaving you with very limited mid range vision. I went for mono vision, dominant distance, other intermediate. please do some more research and maybe find another surgeon.

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    It is rare, but everyone is unique and in the end you have to decide what vision you use the most. I have read one other person post here that did a similar thing. Apparently activities such as knitting and other intermediate activities was their focus.

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    It is rare, but everyone is unique and in the end you have to decide what vision you use the most. I have read one other person post here that did a similar thing. Apparently activities such as knitting and other intermediate activities was their focus.

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    well, good to know. so maybe it works for you. still recommended to do more research. I suppose if you close the unoperated eye, what you see should've give you a pretty good idea of where you will end up.

    maybe test a distance contact lens to see how you like that.

    for me, looking through my intermediate set eye only, everything is blurry past about 3 feet. I would need glasses just to walk around. I would never choose that, I am very satisfied with the mono vision I now have. your mileage may vary

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    I am simulating monovision with a distance IOL in one eye, and a contact in my currently non operated eye. I like it, except possibly for extended driving especially at night. For that I wear glasses to get the best possible vision. 95% of the time I don't wear glasses at all.

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