Will a hybrid extended depth-of-focus lens improve my near vision?

A hybrid extended depth-of-focus (EDF) intraocular lens is designed to give you good vision at distance, intermediate (like computer distance), and near. Studies show these lenses improve near vision compared to standard monofocal lenses, which only provide clear distance vision. However, the near vision with hybrid EDF lenses may not be as sharp as with dedicated multifocal lenses. Your individual results depend on your eye health and lens choice.

What the research says

A 2026 study compared a hybrid EDF lens (AM2UH) to a standard monofocal lens. At 6 months after surgery, the hybrid lens provided non-inferior distance vision but significantly better intermediate and near vision ⁵¹⁰. Patients with the hybrid lens also reported high satisfaction with their near and intermediate vision and high spectacle independence ¹⁰. Another 2026 study of a different hybrid full-range-of-vision lens (Max Vision) found that at 1 month, uncorrected near vision improved from 0.64 logMAR to 0.19 logMAR at 32 cm and from 0.61 to 0.13 logMAR at 40 cm ¹¹. Both studies reported good safety and contrast sensitivity similar to monofocal lenses ⁵¹⁰¹¹. In patients with glaucoma, a 2024 study of a hybrid EDF lens (Lucidis) also showed significant improvement in near, intermediate, and distance vision, with good contrast sensitivity ⁹. Overall, the evidence supports that hybrid EDF lenses improve near vision while maintaining distance quality.

What to ask your doctor

• What is the expected near vision improvement with a hybrid EDF lens compared to a monofocal or multifocal lens?
• Will my specific eye condition (e.g., glaucoma, astigmatism) affect the performance of a hybrid EDF lens?
• What are the trade-offs in visual quality, such as glare or halos, with a hybrid EDF lens?
• How does the cost and insurance coverage compare for hybrid EDF versus other lens types?
• Can I try a simulation or see examples of vision quality with different lens options before deciding?