Glistenings in hydrophobic acrylic IOLs; are they visually significant?

Poster Details

First Author: G.Beiko CANADA

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

To determine the visual impact of glistenings in hydrophobic acrylic IOLs.

Setting:

Canada

Methods:

Consecutive patients presenting for cataract surgery were enrolled in the study. Following uneventful cataract surgery, photographic analysis of inclusions within hydrophobic acrylic lenses and stray light scatter using the Oculus C Quant device will be measured annually for 5 years. Secondary endpoints include Snellen visual acuity, posterior capsule opacification, optical visual symptoms and complication rates.

Results:

Between Aug 2010 and Dec 2010, 250 patients were enrolled in the study. The average age of the patients was 74.60 +/- 9.34 yrs; 8.50% had glaucoma and 23.50% had diabetes. Interim results at one year will be presented.

Conclusions:

Interim conclusions at one year will be presented. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE?: No