Performance of a New-Generation Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens-A Prospective Comparative Study.

PURPOSE

The aim was to study the visual performance of a new refractive extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL).

DESIGN

Prospective, comparative study.

METHODS

Consenting patients with age-related cataract willing for bilateral cataract surgery within 2 weeks were implanted with the Supraphob EDOF IOL and those willing for 1 eye surgery were implanted with a monofocal IOL. The uncorrected and best-corrected distance, intermediate and near visual acuity, and contrast sensitivity were evaluated at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. We also inquired about glare, halos, difficulties in night driving, requirement for spectacles, and overall satisfaction with vision.

RESULTS

The Supraphob EDOF group (n = 72 eyes) and the monofocal IOL group (n = 54 eyes) were comparable with respect to all preoperative parameters including biometry, visual acuity, and cataract status. The mean age of participants was 58.4 ± 10.6 years. Both groups had similar distance vision but the EDOF group had significantly better intermediate (0.2 ± 0.2 logMAR vs 0.75 ± 0.19 logMAR, P < 0.001) and near vision (median = N6 vs N12, P < 0.001) compared to the monofocal group at 3 months. The contrast sensitivity was similar in both groups. Patients in the EDOF IOL group had much greater satisfaction for intermediate and near vision. Less than 10% patients reported glare, halos, and difficulty in driving at night in the EDOF group.

CONCLUSIONS

The Supraphob EDOF IOL was effective in improving the distance, intermediate and near vision in majority of patients, and retained good contrast sensitivity with most patients reporting excellent satisfaction.