Standard IOLs are included in the cost of cataract surgery with most medical insurance plans. They are high quality and come in different strengths. Your surgeon will work with you to determine what strength you need.
These lenses are monofocal (also called single-focus) IOLs. They give the sharpest focus at one particular distance — usually a far distance that is helpful for driving. When you want to see up close for reading, or at a middle range for using a computer, you’ll need to wear glasses.
People with astigmatism are likely to need glasses all the time after cataract surgery if they choose standard IOLs.