Outcomes following implantation of 2 complementary multifocal IOLs

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Visual performance and subjective experience after combined implantation of 2 new complementary continuous phase multifocal IOLs

• IRAS ID

  321209

• Contact name

  Jonathan Moore

• Sponsor organisation

  Cathedral Eye Clinic

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 2 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  The desire to be free from glasses is a common request in many ophthalmology clinics, and is getting increasingly popular. Multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) are commonly used in attempt to provide patients with a range of clear vision and therefore spectacle independence. Multifocal IOLs are implanted after the eye's natural lens is removed, during either cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (when no cataract is present). The ideal multifocal IOL should provide a range of clear vision from distance viewing (e.g driving) to near viewing (e.g. reading a novel), does not negatively impact contrast sensitivity, and does not produce significant levels of dysphotopsias (e.g. glare from light, or haloes around lights). There are various different designs of multifocal IOLs available that set out to achieve this. This study aims to assess the outcomes following bilateral implantation of a new complementary continuous phase multifocal IOL. The objective visual and refractive outcomes and subjective patient reported outcomes following cataract extraction surgery or refractive lens exchange with implantation of these new multifocal IOLs will be assessed and outlined. This will help provide information on the level of vision achieved, the level of quality of vision and overall satisfaction achieved with this new IOL design.

• REC name

  HSC REC B

• REC reference

  23/NI/0006

• Date of REC Opinion

  28 Feb 2023

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion