Monofocal IOLs: These clear lenses improve distance or near vision but can’t give you distance & near vision & can’t correct astigmatism. So after monofocal IOL cataract surgery, most people need glasses.
Extended depth of focus IOLs: These IOLs give good distance & intermediate distance (computer & satnav) vision. However, you usually still need near vision glasses after your cataract surgery.
Multifocal IOLs: These lenses provide distance, intermediate & near vision correction, so you can drive, and see your computer & your phone without glasses. They cause some glare at night which usually reduces to the point of not being aware of glare within a few months.
Toric IOLs: These IOLs correct astigmatism & can be monofocal or multifocal lenses.