Clinical Outcomes of Patients Bilaterally Implanted With the TECNIS® Symfony or TECNIS® Symfony Toric Extended Range of Vision IOL

Summary

In With increased patients' demand for a spectacle-free lifestyle and technological advancements, cataract surgery with multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation has become an effective solution for correcting presbyopia in patients who want to maintain their full range of vision.

Conventional bifocal IOLs used either refractive or diffractive optics to split the light and create 2 principal focal points, thus providing functional vision at distance and near. This simultaneous imaging principle produces a sharp image that is overlaid by a secondary blurred out-of focus image, so these IOLs inherently produce a deterioration in contrast sensitivity and unwanted photic phenomena such as glare and halos. Additionally, studies reported insufficient intermediate vision with bifocal IOLs.

There is an increasing desire for spectacle independence at intermediate distance, especially due to the increased use of computers and smartphones. Trifocal IOLs were introduced to the market in 2010 and participants provide an additional, third focal point to improve intermediate vision without compromising distance and near vision. However, participants are still vulnerable to decreased contrast sensitivity and photic phenomena due to the IOL's mechanism of splitting the light into discrete focal points.

An extended depth of focus (EDOF) technology was recently introduced with the aim to improve intermediate vision while maintaining image contrast. The diffractive echelette design, embedded on its posterior optical surface, extends the range of vision and the achromatic technology reduces corneal chromatic aberrations to enhance retinal image quality and improve contrast sensitivity. The elongated focus allows imaging in a continuous range of vision without overlapping near and far images, and therefore theoretically would provide a more consistent distance and intermediate vision with less dysphotopsia.

The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical outcome of patients bilaterally implanted with either Tecnis Symfony or Tecnis Symfony toric extended range of vision IOLs (Johnson \& Johnson Vision, Santa Ana, CA, USA) in terms of visual performance at different distances, spectacle independence, photic phenomena, and patient satisfaction.

Conditions

• Cataract

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Cataract surgery with binocular implantation of either Symfony (ZXR00) or Symfony toric (ZXT) IOLs

After creating an initial side port incision with a 15-degree blade, 3-step clear corneal incisions were made using a 2.5 mm disposable metal blade. Sodium hyaluronate 1.0% (Healon; Abbott Medical Optics) was then injected into the anterior chamber. A continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis, measuring 5.5 mm in diameter, was generated using a 26 gauge bent needle. After hydrodissection, phacoemulsification was done to remove nuclear fragments and aspiration of residual cortex. In all eyes, a Symfony or Symfony toric IOL was implanted in the capsular bag using a disposable implantation system. Irrigation and aspiration were performed to minimize ophthalmic viscoelastic surgical device retention at the end of surgery. The main incision and side port were sealed with stromal hydration using a balanced salt solution.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yonsei University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

NA

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age

20 Years

Max Age

85 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2016-07-13

Primary Completion

2018-01-18

Completion

2018-01-18

Countries

• South Korea

Study Locations