[Use of macular lenses in patients with age-related macular degeneration].

The review presents the characteristics and results of clinical studies on implantation of different types of macular lenses (IOL-VIP system, Lipschitz Macular Implant (LMI), Fresnel Prism Intraocular, IOL AMD) installed in the capsular bag after phacoemulsification in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The literature review shows that up to now, the data on implantation of these lenses was contradictory and generally based only on short-term results. There are quite strict criteria for the selection of patients to evaluate the maximum possible postoperative visual rehabilitation of patients using special programs, the effectiveness of which largely depends on their commitment to postoperative, sometimes long-term treatment. Additional independent clinical studies with longer follow-up periods for patients with AMD are required to determine the efficacy and safety of macular lenses in order to recommend their use in wide clinical practice.