Patients can choose an IOL at the right price according to their financial situation. The post-operative effect of collapsible soft IOLs is generally better than that of hard IOLs, so patients who are in a position to do so should still try to choose soft IOLs. Meanwhile, there are also many special design IOLs that can be considered, including blue light filtering IOLs, adjustable IOLs, multifocal IOLs and aspheric design IOLs.
The choice of IOLs for some special patients also has its own considerations. For patients with existing retinopathy, because of diabetic retinopathy, there is a possibility of further fundus surgery in the future, and in order to facilitate fundus surgery, it would be better to choose acrylates or IOLs with heparin-treated surfaces. For the second eye, it is better to use the same kind of IOL in both eyes; for patients with total dislocation of the lens, no posterior capsule, or complicated posterior segment, an anterior chamber type IOL which is placed in the anterior chamber can be considered; for patients who can not implant an IOL into the capsule due to rupture of the capsular bag, etc., a kind of sewing type IOL can also be used.
Overall, each specially designed IOL has its own unique features and is designed to provide patients with better postoperative vision. The choice can be considered according to your actual situation, do not blindly think that the more expensive IOL is better. By communicating fully with your doctor before surgery, telling him or her what you need, and listening carefully to his or her advice, you can be sure that every patient will be able to choose an IOL that suits his or her condition.