Visual, Refractive, Functional, and Patient Satisfaction Outcomes After Implantation of a New Extended Depth-of-Focus
Javier Ferrando Gil1, Adela Churruca Irazola1, Iraia Reparaz1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Donostia University Hospital, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
Clinical Ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
|December 23, 2024
Summary
The Bi-Flex POB-MA 877PEY extended depth-of-focus intraocular lens (EDoF IOL) offers good distance vision and adequate intermediate vision. Patient satisfaction was high, with minimal visual disturbances like glare or halos reported.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Optics
Background:
- Cataract surgery often involves intraocular lens (IOL) implantation to restore vision.
- Extended depth-of-focus (EDoF) IOLs aim to provide a wider range of clear vision compared to traditional monofocal IOLs.
- Evaluating the performance of new EDoF IOL designs is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the visual, refractive, functional, and patient satisfaction outcomes of the Bi-Flex POB-MA 877PEY EDoF IOL.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of this specific EDoF IOL model in cataract surgery patients.
Main Methods:
- Prospective longitudinal descriptive study involving 10 patients (20 eyes) implanted with the Bi-Flex POB-MA 877PEY EDoF IOL.
- Monocular visual acuity (distance, intermediate, near) measured at 1 and 3 months post-operatively.
- Binocular contrast sensitivity, defocus curve, and patient-reported satisfaction (VFQ) assessed at 3 months.
Main Results:
- Achieved good uncorrected visual acuity at distance (CDVA: 0.05±0.06 LogMAR at 3 months) and adequate intermediate vision (CIVA: 0.29±0.08 LogMAR at 1 month).
- Refractive outcomes were stable, with 100% of eyes within ±0.5 D at 1 and 3 months post-op.
- High patient satisfaction reported, with 90% experiencing no/minor glare/flare and 100% no/minor halos; 80% rated overall vision 8-9/10.
Conclusions:
- The Bi-Flex POB-MA 877PEY EDoF IOL demonstrates favorable visual and refractive outcomes for distance and intermediate vision.
- The IOL provides a good safety profile with low incidence of visual disturbances.
- This EDoF IOL represents a viable option for cataract surgery patients seeking improved functional vision.
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