Before surgery I was extremely nearsighted. Doc said the multi-focal sometimes was hard to get used to and night vision could be problematic and thousands of dollars more for multi-focal wasn't covered by insurance. So although I had spent over 50 years being used to excellent closeup vision, I decided on lenses that would give me good distance vision to be able to drive, watch TV, walk around and do most things without glasses except reading and computer.
The standard distance choice worked out great- I do have progressive bifocals but actually only need them for reading, computer and closeup and can get by with just readers too. I do sometimes miss my previous sharp nearsighted vision but I bought some dollar store readers that enhance my closeup vision since my bifocal prescription glasses aren't always good enough for seeing extremely closeup details.
A friend of mine who was nearsighted chose to have better closeup vision but she now needs glasses to drive whereas I can drive and ride bike using regular sunglasses and I mow lawn and do yardwork with regular safety glasses not needing my prescription glasses at all.
Good Luck!
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