Six practical steps to understand the decision before you compare brands. This route helps you get oriented; the paid workbook helps you document and test the decision.
A complete examination determines which options are medically reasonable. Ask what the cornea, retina, optic nerve, ocular surface, astigmatism and previous surgery mean for your choices.
Understand cataract surgery →List the tasks that make an ordinary day work: driving, screens, reading, sport, people, dim light. Separate what is frequent from what is non-negotiable.
Understand visual distances →Understand what monofocal, enhanced monofocal, EDOF and full-range designs are trying to do before looking at individual model names.
Explore IOL options →More range, cleaner low-light quality and less dependence on glasses do not always move together. Decide which limitation would be easiest to live with.
Compare the categories →The result is educational, not a prescription. Use it to reveal priorities and questions - then check them against your eyes with the surgeon.
Take the questionnaire →Ask for the exact model, refractive target for each eye, expected glasses use, night-vision trade-offs and the plan if the target is missed.
Prepare your questions →Best when you are early in the process and want a clear reading order.
The 26-page Patient Decision Design™ workbook turns preferences and lens information into a documented plan.