Once you decide to have your cataract surgery or lens replacement, the next big decision is to decide on the type of intraocular lens. Everyone that has cataract surgery needs a lens replacement and each one has to be fit for your eye and specific situation. The following flow sheet sums up my recommendations, but you can look below it for an extended discussion. There is a risk and benefit assessment that must be performed for the different types of lens implants. If you