TY - JOUR A1 - Sachdev, Gitansha A1 - Sachdev, Mahipal T1 - Optimizing outcomes with multifocal intraocular lenses Y1 - 2017/12/1 JF - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology JO - Indian J Ophthalmol SP - 1294 EP - 1300 VL - 65 IS - 12 UR - https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2017;volume=65;issue=12;spage=1294;epage=1300;aulast=Sachdev DO - 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1072_17 N2 - Modern day cataract surgery is evolving from a visual restorative to a refractive procedure. The advent of multifocal intraocular lenses (MFIOLs) allows greater spectacle independence and increased quality of life postoperatively. Since the inception in 1980s, MFIOLs have undergone various technical advancements including trifocal and extended depth of vision implants more recently. A thorough preoperative workup including the patients' visual needs and inherent ocular anatomy allows us to achieve superior outcomes. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the various types of MFIOLs and principles of optimizing outcomes through a comprehensive preoperative screening and management of postoperative complications. ER -