Analysis of Accommodative Performance of a New Accommodative Intraocular Lens

Satisfactory vision for both reading and far distances in presbyopic or pseudophakic eyes implanted with intraocular lenses (IOLs) can be achieved by extending the depth of focus of the eye (ie, by pseudoaccommodation).1,2 The extended depth of focus can be achieved by multifocal IOLs,3 –5 corneal inlays,6 and IOLs employing the pinhole effect.7 However, such devices do not change the refractive power of the eye in response to the accommodative stimulus and usually cause side effects, including reduced visual acuity, loss of contrast sensitivity, and unwanted photic phenomena (eg , glare and

Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - February 12, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jorge L. Ali ó, MD, PhD, FEBOphth Source Type: research