Purpose: This study aims to assess visual performance at far, intermediate, and near distances, the rate of spectacle independence, and the occurrence of photic phenomena in patients implanted bilaterally with new inverted meniscus Full Range of Focus intraocular lenses (IOLs). Specifically, ArtIOL®40 and ArtIOL®70 (ArtIOLs, Voptica SL, Murcia, Spain) were implanted in each patient’s eyes.
Methods: Sixty-two cataract patients received bilateral implants of ArtIOL®40 and ArtIOL®70 IOLs to induce low and high levels of negative spherical aberration, respectively. Bilateral visual acuity at various distances was measured 1-3 months postoperatively. Patients completed the Patient Reported Spectacle Independence Questionnaire (PRSIQ) to assess spectacle independence at different distances and the Quality of Vision (QoV) questionnaire to evaluate the frequency, severity of 10 negative visual symptoms (e.g., glare, haloes, starburst).
Results: The binocular combination of these two lenses yielded mean uncorrected visual acuity values of 0.00±0.02 LogMAR, 0.02±0.03, and 0.10±0.09 at far, 66cm, and 40cm distances, respectively. Spectacle independence was achieved in 95% of patients for far and intermediate distances and in 77% for near distances. According to the QoV surveys, 98% of patients never experienced glare, and 95% did not report halos or starbursts, with low levels of severity reported.Conclusions: The majority of patients implanted with the bilateral combination of ArtIOL®40 and ArtIOL®70 IOLs achieved spectacle independence for all daily activities and viewing distances. These super-aspheric and inverted meniscus design IOLs did not induce significant negative photic phenomena
