IOL Questionnaire

Modern intraocular lens (IOL) technologies cannot fully restore vision to what it was in a young, healthy eye. That's why you'll need to decide which aspects of vision are most important to you — and where you're willing to make trade-offs.

This questionnaire is designed specifically for patients who want to choose the best IOL technology based on their individual visual needs.

Your answers will highlight visual priorities and IOL strategies to discuss with your surgeon. This educational adaptation of Dr. Dell’s IOL Questionnaire uses an automated scoring algorithm; it does not test whether a lens is medically suitable for your eyes.

The recommendation you receive is a helpful starting point for a conversation with your surgeon. Your doctor will still need to consider your medical history and the specific technologies available at your clinic.

Answer the questions below to see your result on screen. We will also attempt to email a copy; the result page will show the sending status. You can read and save your result even if email sending cannot be confirmed.

This is not a medical consultation or prescription. The final selection of your intraocular lens (IOL) should be made by you and your doctor, based on your visual goals, the condition of your eyes, and any other health factors that may affect your vision or eye health. Please consult your eye care professional for personalized medical advice.

Please complete every required field: answer all 7 questions, enter a valid email, age, country and surgery timing, and confirm consent.

Your email *

Your age *

1.Please select the situations in which you would prefer to see clearly without glasses (select all that apply)

I do not want to use glasses for distance vision from 2m onwards I do not want to use glasses for intermediate tasks (60–100cm) I do not want to use glasses for near tasks or reading at 30–45cm

2.Please select the option that best describes your night vision needs

Night vision is extremely important to me and I need the best of it I want to drive comfortably at night, but I am ready to tolerate some imperfections I do not care about night vision

3.If you have good vision at all distances but notice halos or starbursts around lights at night, you will:

Not be happy at all Not like that, but freedom from glasses is more important to me Not care about that issue

4.If you have good distance and intermediate vision, but sometimes need reading glasses for small text, you will:

Not be happy at all Accept that

5.Reading distance may vary between people. Please use a piece of standard paper (30 cm long side) or a ruler to measure your comfortable reading distance. Your reading distance is:

About 30 cm About 45 cm About 60 cm

6.If you need to wear glasses for some activities, which option would be most comfortable for you?

Glasses for far vision Glasses for intermediate vision Glasses for near vision

7.How would you describe your personality?

Easy going In between Perfectionist

Please indicate your country *

When are you planning to have your surgery? *

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