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Published on: March 8, 2019
[Pseudo-accommodative intraocular lenses]
N S Anisimova1,2, S I Anisimov1,2, M I Danilchenko3
1Eye Center «Vostok-Prozrenie», Moscow, Russia.
Abstract:
This article reviews pseudo-accommodative intraocular lenses (IOLs), providing an analysis of the terminology used in this field of ophthalmology and describing the design of modern IOLs, the technological features used to achieve pseudo-accommodation that meets the needs of patients, particularly the new extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOL technology. The article presents the main types of extended depth of focus IOLs, their description, advantages and disadvantages, as well as comparison with multifocal and monofocal IOLs based on clinical studies conducted in different countries.
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