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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Optical Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) are advanced implants designed to provide clear vision at multiple distances.
    • Assessing the in vitro optical performance of these IOLs is crucial for predicting postoperative visual outcomes.
    • Understanding the nuances of different trifocal IOL models can guide surgical decision-making.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate and compare the optical quality of three specific trifocal IOL models using established in vitro metrics.
    • To determine if optical quality metrics can differentiate the performance of leading trifocal IOLs.
    • To correlate in vitro optical performance with predicted postoperative visual acuity.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an optical bench setup to measure the modulation transfer function (MTF) of three trifocal IOLs: AT LISA tri 839MP, AcrySof IQ PanOptix, and TECNIS Synergy.
    • Employed a polychromatic light source and a model cornea to simulate in vivo conditions, including chromatic and spherical aberrations.
    • Calculated the area under the MTF curve at various defocus levels to predict postoperative visual acuity (VA).

    Main Results:

    • All IOLs demonstrated a predicted VA of 0.2 logMAR or better across a defocus range of 0.00 to -3.00 D.
    • Simulated VA differences were minimal at the far point (< 0.01 logMAR).
    • At -2.00 D, the AT LISA tri 839MP showed slightly worse VA than the other two IOLs. Near focus performance varied, with AcrySof IQ PanOptix estimated at 40 cm and the others around 36 cm.

    Conclusions:

    • Simulated distance visual acuity was comparable among the tested trifocal IOLs.
    • Significant differences were observed in the quality and position of intermediate focus and the predicted reading distances.
    • In vitro optical quality metrics effectively highlight inter-IOL differences, aiding in selecting the most suitable trifocal IOL based on individual patient visual requirements.