My mom is 60 and diabetic, and we're considering cataract surgery for her. Her eye number is 4.5 - would a trifocal or multifocal lens be better for her? I'm a bit worried about which option would suit her condition best.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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refractory error correction and visual acuity tests advised followed by an ophtahmologist opinion .

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