{"title":"Reply: Impact of spherical aberration on visual quality and depth of focus.","authors":"Jack T Holladay, Karim Kozhaya","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001552","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001552","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1298-1299"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11556811/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on: Impact of spherical aberration on visual quality and depth of focus.","authors":"Benjamin Stern, Damien Gatinel","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001551","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001551","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1297-1298"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11556828/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Looking back and looking forward.","authors":"Liliana Werner","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001568","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001568","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":"50 12","pages":"1199-1201"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142818076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christina Leydolt, Daniel Schartmüller, Luca Schwarzenbacher, Veronika Prenner, Victor Danzinger, Marcus Lisy, Claudette Abela-Formanek, Rupert Menapace
{"title":"Posterior capsule opacification with two similar-design hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses: 3-year results of a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Christina Leydolt, Daniel Schartmüller, Luca Schwarzenbacher, Veronika Prenner, Victor Danzinger, Marcus Lisy, Claudette Abela-Formanek, Rupert Menapace","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001539","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare intraindividually the incidence and intensity of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) and Nd:YAG capsulotomy rates between 2 similar open-loop single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs) differing slightly in their particular material, optic surface, and sharp posterior edge design over a period of 3 years.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Randomized, prospective, patient-masked and examiner-masked clinical trial with intraindividual comparison.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>100 patients randomly received a Vivinex XY1 IOL in 1 eye and a Clareon CNA0T0 IOL in the fellow eye. The amount of PCO (score 0 to 10) was assessed subjectively and objectively with digital retroillumination pictures using automated image analysis software (Automated Quantification of After-Cataract). Corrected distance visual acuity and the presence of glistenings, subjective visual symptoms, and Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy rate were noted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>67 of 100 patients were available for the 3-year follow-up examination. The objective PCO score of the Vivinex XY1 IOLs was 1.0 ± 1.0 compared with the PCO score of 1.5 ± 1.2 for the Clareon CNA0T0 IOLs ( P < .001). 7.5% of patients had a Nd:YAG capsulotomy in the Vivinex XY1 eye, and 9.0% had a capsulotomy in the Clareon CNA0T0 eye ( P = 1.0).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both hydrophobic acrylic IOLs showed low PCO and YAG rates with a small but significant favor of the Vivinex XY1 IOL compared with the Clareon CNA0T0 IOL. The interaction of various factors such as hydrophobic material, smooth optic surface, and sharp posterior optic edge is the major key for PCO prevention.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial number: </strong>NCT04369482.</p>","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1242-1246"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11556839/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141975792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew Keyser, David F Chang, Cassandra Thiel, John Hovanesian
{"title":"Analysis of intraocular lens packaging weight and waste.","authors":"Andrew Keyser, David F Chang, Cassandra Thiel, John Hovanesian","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001514","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To analyze waste from intraocular lens (IOL) packaging across a variety of brands.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Private clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Prospective weight and composition analysis of all elements of unopened packages of IOLs sold in the United States-both preloaded and non-preloaded.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Samples were collected from multiple IOL companies in 2023. The primary end point for comparison was the total weight of each IOL package, because this generally correlates with the carbon footprint. The percentage of total weight contributed by paper, plastic, Tyvek, foil, sterile saline solution (fluid), metal, or glossy paper material was also calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The non-preloaded IOL package weights ranged from 29 g (Zeiss Lucia) to 80 g (RxSIGHT LAL). Most of the weight was attributable to paper, including the box and instructions for use (IFUs) pamphlet. The latter was generally the largest component within the box. The weights of preloaded IOL packages were generally higher than those of their non-preloaded counterparts and ranged from 67 g (Hoya iSert) to 116 g (Rayner RayOne Spheric).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Meaningful differences in IOL packaging weight and waste were noted across different models and manufacturers. Electronic IFUs linked to QR codes could replace the need for an IFU pamphlet within every box, significantly reducing the box's size, weight, and carbon footprint. Pairing preloaded IOL cartridges with autoclavable injectors could reduce associated waste. Because of the enormous global volume of IOL implantation, these waste-reducing strategies should be prioritized by IOL manufacturers.</p>","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1270-1274"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11556829/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141492065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of keratometry and total corneal power, as measured by an SS-OCT-based optical biometer, for intraocular lens power calculation in Asian eyes.","authors":"Giacomo Savini, Leonardo Taroni, Sohee Jeon, Kyungmin Koh, Hyun Seung Yang, Adi Abulafia, Enrico Lupardi, Kenneth J Hoffer, Antonio Moramarco, Domenico Schiano-Lomoriello","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001515","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate whether standard keratometry (K) or total corneal power (TCP) leads to more accurate refractive outcomes for intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Public hospital.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Retrospective evaluation of a diagnostic test instrument.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Preoperatively, all patients underwent optical biometry with Anterion, a swept-source optical coherence tomography device providing both K and TCP. The same IOL model was implanted in all cases. The whole sample was divided into a training dataset, used to optimize the formula constants, and a testing dataset, used to investigate the spherical equivalent prediction error (SEQ-PE) of 8 IOL power formulas. Trueness, precision, and accuracy were evaluated by means of the robust 2-sample t test. Cochran Q test was performed to assess whether the percentage of eyes with an SEQ-PE within each threshold was significantly different; in such an event, the McNemar test was then applied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both the training and testing datasets included 317 eyes. No significant differences were detected for trueness because of constant optimization. Precision and accuracy were better when K was entered, although a statistically significant difference was observed only with the EVO (precision: P = .02 and accuracy: P = .03) and Haigis ( P < .01 for both precision and accuracy) formulas. No significant differences were observed for the percentage of eyes with an absolute SEQ-PE within any threshold.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>With most formulas, IOL power calculation is not more accurate when TCP is used instead of K.</p>","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1117-1122"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141492066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
John Vukich, Vance Thompson, Elizabeth Yeu, William F Wiley, Shamik Bafna, Douglas D Koch, Ling Lin, Magda Michna
{"title":"Evaluating the small aperture intraocular lens: depth of focus and the role of refraction and preoperative corneal astigmatism in visual performance.","authors":"John Vukich, Vance Thompson, Elizabeth Yeu, William F Wiley, Shamik Bafna, Douglas D Koch, Ling Lin, Magda Michna","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001524","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate depth of focus (DOF) and visual acuities (VAs) by manifest refractive spherical equivalent (MRSE) and degree of preoperative corneal astigmatism with the IC-8 small aperture intraocular lens (SA IOL) (Apthera).</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>21 investigational sites in the United States.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Prospective, multicenter, open-label, parallel-group, nonrandomized, examiner-masked, 1-year clinical study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Included patients had cataract and ≤1.5 diopters (D) preoperative corneal astigmatism. Patients received either the SA IOL in 1 eye targeted to -0.75 D and a monofocal or monofocal toric IOL in the other targeted to plano (SA IOL group) or bilateral monofocal/monofocal toric IOLs targeted to plano (control group). Monocular and binocular assessments included defocus curves and uncorrected VAs (distance, intermediate, and near) by postoperative MRSE; monocular VAs were assessed by degree of preoperative corneal astigmatism.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The SA IOL group (n = 343) achieved 0.82 D additional binocular DOF vs the control group (n = 110), and SA IOL eyes achieved 0.91 D additional monocular DOF over fellow eyes. Across all MRSEs, the SA IOL group achieved monocular uncorrected VAs of 20/40 or better and binocular uncorrected VAs of 20/32 or better across all distances. In addition, SA IOL eyes with higher (1.0-1.5 D) vs lower (<1.0 D) preoperative corneal astigmatism achieved equivalent monocular uncorrected VAs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The SA IOL provides increased DOF vs monofocal/monofocal toric IOLs and consistent monocular and binocular vision across several postoperative MRSEs and up to 1.5 D of preoperative corneal astigmatism, giving patients with cataract and mild astigmatism the potential for an extended range of vision and reliable visual outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1165-1172"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141792527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tingting Song, Fen Nie, Yang Zhao, Menglian Liao, Lian He, Qiongyan Tang, Xuanchu Duan
{"title":"Ocular dominance shift in refractive cataract surgery: prospective, observational study.","authors":"Tingting Song, Fen Nie, Yang Zhao, Menglian Liao, Lian He, Qiongyan Tang, Xuanchu Duan","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001520","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore the features of the dominant and nondominant eyes in patients with cataracts and predict ocular dominance shift (ODS) based on preoperative indicators.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Changsha Aier Eye Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Prospective, observational study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with age-related cataracts who underwent unilateral cataract surgery were enrolled in this study. Before the procedure, uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) was assessed and noncycloplegic subjective refraction evaluations were conducted to determine corrected distance visual acuity. Total astigmatism, corneal astigmatism, and intraocular astigmatism were measured using OPD-Scan III. Cataract type was assessed using slitlamp biomicroscopy based on the Lens Opacities Classification System III. Ocular dominance (OD) was determined under corrected conditions using the hole-in-card test. Follow-up visits occurred at 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month postoperatively. After 1 month, OD was re-evaluated, and participants completed the 9-item Short-Form Cataract Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>94 patients (188 eyes) were enrolled in the study. The analysis showed that the ODS rate of unilateral cataract surgery was 40.4%. In addition, age, UDVA of the nondominant eye, posterior subcapsular cataract, and total astigmatism were risk factors for ODS. No difference in vision-related quality of life was detected between patients who had ODS and those who did not.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Several preoperative parameters as potential risk factors of ODS after cataract surgery were identified. These findings provide guidance for predicting changes in the dominant eye and may improve the precise selection of intraocular lenses and implementation of monovision strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1135-1142"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141620075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fidel Vega, Nuria Garzón, María García-Montero, María S Millán
{"title":"Power profile and optical performance of two extended range-of-vision intraocular lens designs.","authors":"Fidel Vega, Nuria Garzón, María García-Montero, María S Millán","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001528","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001528","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the power profile and optical performance of 2 extended range-of-vision (ERV) intraocular lenses (IOLs), TECNIS Eyhance (ICB00) and LuxSmart, and compare them with their monofocal counterpart lenses with similar platforms and materials: TECNIS 1-piece (ZCB00) and LuxGood, respectively.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Optics and Optometry Faculties of Complutense University (Madrid) and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (Terrassa) in Spain.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Laboratory investigation on optical bench.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For each design, the power distribution and (fourth and sixth-order) spherical aberration (SA) across the lens aperture were measured as well as the optical performance using modulation transfer function-based metrics with through-focus evaluation. 3 nominal powers (+10.00 diopters [D], +20.00 D, and +30.00 D) and 3 pupil sizes (2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, and 4.5 mm) were considered to assess whether the base power of the lens and pupillary dynamics have an influence on the depth-of-focus extension.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TECNIS Eyhance and LuxSmart IOLs had different power and SA profiles, but both designs shared a positive add power in their central region in comparison with their monofocal counterparts. LuxSmart had a greater add power while TECNIS Eyhance showed higher peak optical quality but smaller depth of focus.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Differences of focus extension between the 2 ERV IOL designs are related to differences of power and SA profile. The nominal base power of the IOLs has little effect on their optical quality. However, pupil dynamics plays a key role since it determines the effective add power and optical performance of the ERV IOLs.</p>","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1065-1073"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141723661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zi Jin, André S Pollmann, R Rishi Gupta, Adrian T Fung
{"title":"Structural integrity of eyelets in a hydrophobic intraocular lens with four-point scleral fixation.","authors":"Zi Jin, André S Pollmann, R Rishi Gupta, Adrian T Fung","doi":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001527","DOIUrl":"10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001527","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15214,"journal":{"name":"Journal of cataract and refractive surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1092-1093"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141723662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}