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Visiogen Synchrony dual‐optic lens
Author(s) -
AUFFARTH GU
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.6144.x
Subject(s) - lens (geology) , optometry , posterior capsule opacification , ophthalmology , medicine , dual (grammatical number) , optics , physics , visual acuity , phacoemulsification , art , literature
Purpose Currently available single optic accommodative IOLs have their limitatations in terms of maximal potential accommodative amplitudes. A dual optic system may theoretically have more accommodative power. Methods The dual optic accommodative IOL Synchrony from the Company Visiogen (Irvine, Ca, USA) consists of a +30diopters anterior lens and a minus‐lens of variable power (depending on emmetropisation). The IOL is made of silicone material. Results Since more than 3 years this IOL is already under clinical investigation showing promising results. The lens has been implanted in several hundred patients in Europe and South America. A FDA study is currently running, in Europe the IOL is CE‐marked Accommodative values around 1‐4 dioptes have been measured and documented in patients. Conclusion Longterm results indicate low posterior capsule opacification and stable accommodative abilities.