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    • Monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) are commonly implanted to restore vision after cataract surgery.
    • AcrySof IOLs are a popular choice, but understanding factors influencing visual outcomes is crucial.
    • Evaluating uncorrected visual acuities (UCVA) provides insights into refractive outcomes without corrective lenses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the visual functions, specifically uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) and uncorrected far visual acuity (UDVA), following the implantation of AcrySof monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs).
    • To analyze the impact of various ocular parameters and IOL characteristics on visual performance.

    Main Methods:

    • A review of four studies examining the relationship between ocular biometry (axial length, anterior chamber depth), IOL type (spherical, aspherical, chromaticity), and eye position with UNVA.
    • Analysis of uncorrected visual acuities (UNVA and UDVA) in a cohort of patients implanted with AcrySof monofocal IOLs.
    • Statistical correlation was used to determine the influence of different factors on visual outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Eye axial length significantly correlates with UNVA, with shorter eyes (<22.5 mm) showing a notable dependence (r=0.36).
    • A high percentage of eyes achieved good UNVA (>0.5) and UDVA (>1.0), indicating excellent refractive outcomes.
    • Different IOL types (SA, MA, SN) demonstrated varying effects on UNVA, particularly in eyes with different axial lengths, while pupil width did not show a significant impact.

    Conclusions:

    • AcrySof monofocal intraocular lenses yield excellent uncorrected near and far visual acuities.
    • Ocular biometry, such as axial length, plays a role in achieving optimal uncorrected near visual acuity.
    • The choice of specific AcrySof monofocal IOL model may influence UNVA outcomes, especially in eyes with varying axial lengths.