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The influence of trifocal innovative IOL implantation on quality of life related to vision

Poster Details

First Author: E.Mrukwa-Kominek POLAND

Co Author(s): W. Lubon   M. Kozikowska   A. Bonczar-Warchol   A. Piotrowska-Gwozdz           

Abstract Details

Purpose:

The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life after implantation of innovative Trifocal IOL in patients with cataract and presbyopia

Setting:

1 Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Poland 2 Department of Ophthalmology, Professor K. Gibinski University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland

Methods:

The study included 20 patients (40eyes) after bilateral phacoemulsification with an Trifocal IOL (Acrysof IQ Panoptix, Alcon, USA). Implants were calculated for the emmetropy - calculation as close to “plano” as possible with Barret TK Universal II formula. The uncorrected and best corrected distance, intermediate and near VA; independence eyeglass, contrast sensitivity test with FVA vision tester, evaluation of subjective quality of life by means of the VF-14 questionnaire in own modification. Observation was carried out up to 12 months after the surgical procedure. The course of surgical procedures was documented on audiovisual records

Results:

In Snellen decimal scale, a month after surgery mean UCDVA was 0.9, BCDVA 0.99. UCNVA was for the group average 0.75 in Snellen scale (80% of patients). UCIVA was satisfied in all patients, improved significantly postoperatively (p=0.01). The results of the VF-14 patient satisfaction test in all study group show significant differences in points, before – 60/100 and after surgery – 85/100. High contrast sensitivity in 90% of patients and in 10% small amount of "halo" and “glare” effect occurred. Only one patient need spectacles for far and near. Contrast sensitivity improved significantly in all patients (p<0.05)

Conclusions:

The quality of active life of a patient after cataract surgery is affected by good vision at different distances, without the need for additional eyeglass correction. It is equally important to reduce the unpleasant photo-optical sensations and improve the contrast vision, because these parameters have a significant impact on the visual functioning of the patient.

Financial Disclosure:

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