AIM:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of implantation of ReSTOR multifocal intraocular lens(IOL).·METHODS:The study included 41 cases (60 eyes)of patients with cataract who received phacoemulsification with ReSTOR multifocal IOL implantation.Visual acuity,corneal astigmatism,contrast sensitivity,operative complications,spectacles independence,patient satisfaction and untoward visual symptoms were observed.The follow-up period was 3 to 6 months.·RESULTS:At 3 months after implantation,the average uncorrected distant visual acuity was 0.80±0.25 while the average near visual acuity was 0.86±0.20.There was no statistically significant difference between the preoperative corneal astigmatism and corneal astigmatism at 3 months after the operation.Contrast sensitivity in low and middle space frequency were all in the normal range,slightly declined in 2 eyes.The rate of off-glasses was 86% (33 cases).·CONCLUSION:ReSTOR diffractive multifocal IOL can offer a better near and far eyesight.And 86% of the patients can take off their glasses.