Dr.Ravi Chandra K

Dr.Sowmya Peri

Abstract

Study Design:Retrospective
Purpose:To compare the visual outcomes after phaco with monofocal intraocular lenses(IOL)and multifocal IOLs in respect to visual acuity(VA),contrast sensitivity,subjective symptoms and quality of life.
Methods:Both groups were evaluated 3 weeks and 6 weeks postop for distant and near VA,contrast sensitivity,subjective symptoms such as glare and halos and difficulty in night driving were noted
Results:204 eyes of 204 patients(102 in each group)were included.At 6 weeks,distant VA was 6/6–6/9 in 80% and 95% of the patients of monofocal and multifocal groups,respectively.Low contrast sensitivity was significantly reduced in multifocal group(p=0.0023).18% and 7% of multifocal group patients had complained of glare and halos and nighttime driving difficulty respectively
Conclusion:Multifocal IOL group experienced reduced spectacle dependency for near and a higher level of patient satisfaction despite few complaints of halos,glare,and difficulty in night driving