Collection

Intraocular Lens Technologies

Submission status
Closed
Approximately 35 million cataract surgeries are performed annually worldwide. A large number of implantable lenses are available, and surgeons can choose from a variety of intraocular lenses (IOLs). In order to provide the best possible care and to allow patients to live a spectacle-independent life, it is very important for the clinical ophthalmologist and for the surgeon to have a sound knowledge of the technology and optical principles in order to select the best possible option in the individual case. To achieve a sustained good functional outcome after implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL), two factors in particular are of major importance, namely the optics and the material of the IOL. Advancements in surgical techniques have changed the spectrum of complications and reasons for explantation when using IOLs. On the flipside, reports of material opacification have increased in the literature and calcifications in hydrophilic IOLs have been reported. For hydrophobic IOLs, the development of "glistenings" has been described. This Special Collection aims to collate original research articles and review articles regarding New Intraocular Lens Technologies with a special focus on presbyopia correcting IOLs, new and innovative EDoF and enhanced monofocal intraocular lenses. We are looking for research, both from laboratory and clinical studies including new findings in the field of optical and material properties of IOLs. We are also interested in high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses in this field. Potential topics include but are not limited to the following: Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOLs and enhanced monofocal IOLs Multifocal IOLs “Modern” monofocal IOLs (also named „monofocal plus” or monoEDOF IOLs) IOL power calculation Experimental and laboratory research of new IOL designs Analysis of optical principles and evaluation of optical quality Clinical studies presenting long-term results focussing on optical quality and side effects IOL opacification or calcification Undesirable effects like dysphotopsia (halo and glare) or glistenings Optical bench measurements IOL material interaction Surface coating

Articles (21 in this collection)