Question:
Would I be better off preserving my ciliary muscle intact for a few
more years until a truly accomodative solution is perfected, rather
than damaging it now and denying that option in the future?
Answer:
It depends on how much your cataract bothers you.
Cataracts are typically removed for two reasons:
1. It bothers the patient -- i.e., you can't see as well as you want
to and the risk:benefit ratio is acceptable to you and your eye
surgeon.
2. It bothers the eye doctor -- e.g., doctor is unable to adequately
view fundus details, waiting much longer will risk making cataract
"rock hard" which makes surgery more difficult/risk of complications,
waiting much longer incurs risk of catarct becoming
hyperacute/Morgagnian, etc.
I'm not a fan of the Restor or any
multifocal iols at this point, but you will get differing opinions. The
main problem with the Restor is the add is over 3.00 so the near focus
is much closer than necessary for most people. I'd opt for a prolate
aspheric single vision lens set for distance, and you might need some
readers to balance you at near.
