Optimal near and distance stereoacuity after binocular implantation of extended range of vision intraocular lenses.

PURPOSE: To evaluate stereopsis and visual quality after bilateral implantation of extended range of vision intraocular lenses (ERV IOLs).

SETTING: R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.

DESIGN: Prospective interventional study.

METHODS: Patients underwent phacoemulsification with bilateral implantation of ERV IOLs. The primary outcome measures were stereopsis (distance and near Randot) and visual quality (ray-tracing aberrometry). The secondary outcome measures were visual acuity and patient satisfaction. Follow-up was performed on day 1 and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively.

RESULTS: The study comprised 50 patients (100 eyes). The mean age of the patients was 58.9 years ± 8.9 (SD). At 1 year, the mean distance stereopsis was 103.6 ± 49.1 seconds of arc (arcsec) and near stereopsis was 21.1 ± 2.3 arcsec. Perfect near stereopsis of 20 arcsec was present in 80% of cases, and 82% had good distance stereopsis of 100 arcsec or better. Stereopsis correlated well with the patient satisfaction score (P < .001) and average internal modulation transfer function (MTF) (P < .015). The mean Strehl ratio was 0.029 ± 0.021, MTF was 0.24 ± 0.08, total higher-order aberrations were 0.62 ± 0.41 μm, and coma was 0.25 ± 0.18 μm. The mean binocular uncorrected decimal visual acuities were 0.98 ± 0.07 (distance), 0.82 ± 0.09 (intermediate) and 0.64 ± 0.08 (near). The mean patient satisfaction score was 9.08 ± 1.1, and no case required IOL explantation because of visually disturbing phenomena or patient dissatisfaction.

CONCLUSION: Excellent stereoacuity was observed after bilateral implantation of ERV IOLs, which correlated well with patient satisfaction and quality of vision.