Small aperture IC-8 intraocular lens in cataract patients: multicentre experience in Australia

Session Details

Session Title: New IOL Optic Design

Session Date/Time: Tuesday 17/09/2019 | 16:30-18:00

Paper Time: 17:31

Venue: Free Paper Forum: Podium 1

First Author: : C.Moshegov AUSTRALIA

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate the ability of the IC-8 intraocular lens to achieve extended depth of focus post cataract surgery.

Setting:

Private practices around Australia.

Methods:

Multicentre, non-randomised, retrospective case series. Data was collected and pooled retrospectively from six centres across Australia with 126 consecutive patients implanted with the IC-8 IOL. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA) at 80 cm and uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) at 40 cm were measured. Adverse events, spectacle independence, visual symptoms and patient satisfaction were assessed.

Results:

Over 90% of the patients without pre-existing ocular pathology (n = 109) achieved UDVA, UIVA and UNVA of 6/12 or better in the IC-8 eye. Binocularly, in this group, 98% achieved UDVA of 6/9, 94% UIVA of 6/12 and 91% UNVA of 6/12 or better. Some patients experienced mild to moderate symptoms that resolved during the post-operative period. By final follow-up over 50% of patients reported complete spectacle independence for distance, intermediate and near visual activity with the remainder only using spectacles for specific tasks such as near vision hobbies and reading in dim light.

Conclusions:

The IC-8 IOL is capable of achieving extended depth of focus and spectacle independence.

Financial Disclosure:

None