Clinical outcomes with a new microincisional diffractive multifocal IOL.
Jorge L Alió1, Alfredo Vega-Estrada2, Ana B Plaza-Puche3
1Vissum Corporation, Alicante, Spain ; Division of Ophthalmology, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain ; Avda de Denia s/n, Edificio Vissum, 03016 Alicante, Spain.
Eye and Vision (London, England)
|November 26, 2015
Summary
The SeeLens MF intraocular lens (IOL) effectively restores distance, near, and intermediate vision after cataract surgery. Patients reported high satisfaction with improved visual acuity and optical quality.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Optics
Background:
- Cataract surgery often requires intraocular lens (IOL) implantation to restore vision.
- Evaluating new IOLs for refractive outcomes, optical performance, and quality of life is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the refractive outcomes, optical performance, and quality of life in patients receiving the SeeLens MF multifocal intraocular lens (IOL).
Main Methods:
- A prospective clinical study compared 20 eyes with SeeLens MF IOLs to 21 eyes with Acrysof SA60AT IOLs.
- Evaluated visual acuity, defocus curves, aberrations, contrast sensitivity, and quality of life over 6 months.
Main Results:
- Both IOLs improved distance visual acuity; SeeLens MF showed superior near visual acuity outcomes.
- The SeeLens MF group demonstrated better visual acuity at specific defocus levels and reduced higher-order aberrations.
- Scotopic contrast sensitivity improved significantly at 6 cycles/°, with high patient satisfaction reported.
Conclusions:
- The SeeLens MF IOL successfully restores distance, near, and intermediate vision post-cataract surgery.
- This multifocal IOL offers functional intermediate vision and optimal intraocular optical quality.
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