Abstract
BackgroundEvaluation of clinical and functional results of a new extended depth of focus intraocular lens (EDOF-IOL).MethodsFourteen cataract patients (28 bilateral implantations) were assessed for uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuities; uncorrected (UNVA), distance-corrected (DCNVA) and best corrected (CNVA) near visual acuities; and uncorrected (UIVA) and distance-corrected (DCIVA) intermediate visual acuities - as well as binocular defocus curves. Photopic and mesopic contrast sensitivity was recorded. Reading acuity was evaluated using an electronic reading desk at fixed distances and at the patient’s preferred near and intermediate distances. Visual symptoms were assessed with a halo and glare simulator plus a patient questionnaire which also recorded quality of life.ResultsMedian postoperative monocular UDVA was 0.13logMAR (range − 0.08 to 0.42logMAR), median CDVA was − 0.01logMAR (range − 0.20 to 0.22logMAR), median UIVA at 80 cm was − 0.05logMAR (range − 0.18 to 0.58logMAR) and median UNVA at 40 cm was 0.14logMAR (range − 0.10 to 0.64logMAR). Binocular uncorrected reading acuity was 0.10logMAR at 40 cm and 0.11logMAR at 80 cm. Patients preferred a median intermediate reading distance of 62.8 cm over the predetermined 80 cm, which allowed them to read smaller letter size but did not improve reading acuity. Patients reported a high rate of spectacle independence and satisfaction in everyday life and little to no dysphotopsia.ConclusionThe Mini WELL Ready IOL provided good postoperative functional results at far and intermediate distances and improved the visual and reading acuity at reading distance. The lens caused little to no dysphotopsia.Trial registrationThe study protocol was registered at the German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00007837 (Registered Date: March 9th, 2015).
Highlights
Evaluation of clinical and functional results of a new extended depth of focus intraocular lens (EDOF-Intraocular Lens (IOL))
Heidelberg, Germany (EDOF-IOLs), that aim to provide a continuous range of vision instead of multiple distinct foci
We examined the clinical outcomes with the Mini WELL Ready (SIFI, Catania, Italy), a new Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF)-IOL that relies on spherical aberrations of opposite signs to create an elongated focus
Summary
Evaluation of clinical and functional results of a new extended depth of focus intraocular lens (EDOF-IOL). Multifocal intraocular lenses (MIOLs) were developed for patients who do not want to wear spectacles when using a desktop computer or mobile phone. The lenses either have a low to moderate addition for intermediate distances or are trifocal with an additional intermediate focus [1,2,3]. Trifocal IOLs deliver good functional vision at different focal planes to achieve spectacle independence [4,5,6,7,8]. A new development is extended-depth-of-focus IOLs (EDOF-IOLs), that aim to provide a continuous range of vision instead of multiple distinct foci. Initial clinical results appear promising [9,10,11,12,13]
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