The advances in ophthalmologic surgical approaches such as femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and the developments of optical design and material technology in intraocular lenses (IOLs) led to successfully correcting presbyopia, astigmatism and other refractive error through the cataract or lens exchange surgery. Newer advanced lens implants provide a fuller range of vision, improving sight at near, intermediate and distance ranges for cataract and presbyopia patients. Even with skilled surgeons providing these premium IOLs and perfect procedures, there are also the risks of patient dissatisfaction after the surgery. Successful issues of refractive cataract surgery and presbyopia correction include careful patient selection and counseling, accurate biometric measurement, calculation of IOLs power, selection of the right premium IOLs, sound surgical technique and management of patients with dissatisfaction.
However, the selection and efficacy of functional IOL implantation in presbyopic eyes remain confusing for many surgeons. In addition to so-called premium IOLs such as toric IOLs, multifocal/trifocal IOLs, enhanced depth of focus (EDOF) IOLs, refraction IOLs, and phakic IOLs, there are various types of functional IOLs of different manufacturers, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, clinical experience and long-term data are very important.
This Research Topic aims at collecting high-quality publications on this subject from all over the world, to obtain a good overview of various modern IOLs and their optical principles with advantages and disadvantages, such as contrast sensitivity, aberrations, photic phenomena, quality of life questionnaire, etc.
We welcome original research and review articles that include, but are not limited to, the following sub-topics:
● Comparison of different types of presbyopia correction IOLs, advantages and disadvantages, and long-term efficacy (multifocal, Trifocal, EDOF, refraction)
● Clinical efficacy observation of phakic Intraocular lenses
● Comparison of visual quality between monofocal/multifocal/trifocal IOLs
● Application of toric IOLs
● Novel IOLs coming to market
● Comparison of calculation formulas for refractive power calculation
● Femtosecond laser-assisted refractive cataract surgery
● Refractive IOLs in challenge cases
The advances in ophthalmologic surgical approaches such as femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and the developments of optical design and material technology in intraocular lenses (IOLs) led to successfully correcting presbyopia, astigmatism and other refractive error through the cataract or lens exchange surgery. Newer advanced lens implants provide a fuller range of vision, improving sight at near, intermediate and distance ranges for cataract and presbyopia patients. Even with skilled surgeons providing these premium IOLs and perfect procedures, there are also the risks of patient dissatisfaction after the surgery. Successful issues of refractive cataract surgery and presbyopia correction include careful patient selection and counseling, accurate biometric measurement, calculation of IOLs power, selection of the right premium IOLs, sound surgical technique and management of patients with dissatisfaction.
However, the selection and efficacy of functional IOL implantation in presbyopic eyes remain confusing for many surgeons. In addition to so-called premium IOLs such as toric IOLs, multifocal/trifocal IOLs, enhanced depth of focus (EDOF) IOLs, refraction IOLs, and phakic IOLs, there are various types of functional IOLs of different manufacturers, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, clinical experience and long-term data are very important.
This Research Topic aims at collecting high-quality publications on this subject from all over the world, to obtain a good overview of various modern IOLs and their optical principles with advantages and disadvantages, such as contrast sensitivity, aberrations, photic phenomena, quality of life questionnaire, etc.
We welcome original research and review articles that include, but are not limited to, the following sub-topics:
● Comparison of different types of presbyopia correction IOLs, advantages and disadvantages, and long-term efficacy (multifocal, Trifocal, EDOF, refraction)
● Clinical efficacy observation of phakic Intraocular lenses
● Comparison of visual quality between monofocal/multifocal/trifocal IOLs
● Application of toric IOLs
● Novel IOLs coming to market
● Comparison of calculation formulas for refractive power calculation
● Femtosecond laser-assisted refractive cataract surgery
● Refractive IOLs in challenge cases