Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-Monovision

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate visual outcomes and patient satisfaction after bilateral implantation of a new hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens called Clareon (Alcon) using the mini-monovision technique. Methods: A single-center, prospective, nonrandomized study was conducted i...

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Main Authors: Hugo A. Scarfone, Emilia C. Rodríguez, Jerónimo Riera, Maira Rufiner, Martín Charles
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author Hugo A. Scarfone
Emilia C. Rodríguez
Jerónimo Riera
Maira Rufiner
Martín Charles
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Emilia C. Rodríguez
Jerónimo Riera
Maira Rufiner
Martín Charles
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description Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate visual outcomes and patient satisfaction after bilateral implantation of a new hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens called Clareon (Alcon) using the mini-monovision technique. Methods: A single-center, prospective, nonrandomized study was conducted in Tandil (Buenos Aires, Argentina), including patients scheduled for cataract surgery. To achieve mini-monovision, the spherical equivalent was calculated between −0.25 and +0.25 D for the dominant eye, and between −0.75 and −1.00 D for the non-dominant eye. The main outcomes were uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA) evaluated at 66 cm. A secondary outcome, patient satisfaction, was assessed using the CatQuest-9SF questionnaire. Results: The mean binocular UDVA was 0.01 ± 0.05 logMAR three months after surgery, while the mean binocular UIVA was 0.20 ± 0.06 logMAR. The postoperative mean spherical equivalent in the dominant eye was −0.27 ± 0.12, and in the non-dominant eye was −0.87 ± 0.25. Before surgery, the CatQuest-9SF questionnaire revealed that 83.33% of patients were dissatisfied with their vision during daily activities. Over 50% reported significant difficulties with reading newspapers, sewing, and reading TV subtitles. Additionally, 66.6% struggled with recognizing faces, 50% with seeing product prices, and 50% with walking on uneven ground. Post-surgery, most patients experienced improved vision for daily tasks, with no reports of high dissatisfaction or significant difficulties. Patients were quite satisfied with their vision for hobbies and TV subtitles, and very satisfied (90%) with seeing supermarket prices. Conclusions: patients implanted with a new enhanced monofocal IOL using the mini-monovision technique showed improved distance and intermediate visual acuity, reduced need for glasses, and expressed a high degree of satisfaction.
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spelling doaj-art-ce60effde30c4d6e9639bc29cf9fb59d2025-01-24T13:38:38ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-01-011516410.3390/life15010064Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-MonovisionHugo A. Scarfone0Emilia C. Rodríguez1Jerónimo Riera2Maira Rufiner3Martín Charles4Clínica de Ojos de Tandil, Av. Santamarina 760, Tandil B7000, ArgentinaClínica de Ojos de Tandil, Av. Santamarina 760, Tandil B7000, ArgentinaClínica de Ojos de Tandil, Av. Santamarina 760, Tandil B7000, ArgentinaClínica de Ojos de Tandil, Av. Santamarina 760, Tandil B7000, ArgentinaCentro Oftalmológico Charles, Buenos Aiers C1116, ArgentinaBackground: The aim of this study was to evaluate visual outcomes and patient satisfaction after bilateral implantation of a new hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens called Clareon (Alcon) using the mini-monovision technique. Methods: A single-center, prospective, nonrandomized study was conducted in Tandil (Buenos Aires, Argentina), including patients scheduled for cataract surgery. To achieve mini-monovision, the spherical equivalent was calculated between −0.25 and +0.25 D for the dominant eye, and between −0.75 and −1.00 D for the non-dominant eye. The main outcomes were uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA) evaluated at 66 cm. A secondary outcome, patient satisfaction, was assessed using the CatQuest-9SF questionnaire. Results: The mean binocular UDVA was 0.01 ± 0.05 logMAR three months after surgery, while the mean binocular UIVA was 0.20 ± 0.06 logMAR. The postoperative mean spherical equivalent in the dominant eye was −0.27 ± 0.12, and in the non-dominant eye was −0.87 ± 0.25. Before surgery, the CatQuest-9SF questionnaire revealed that 83.33% of patients were dissatisfied with their vision during daily activities. Over 50% reported significant difficulties with reading newspapers, sewing, and reading TV subtitles. Additionally, 66.6% struggled with recognizing faces, 50% with seeing product prices, and 50% with walking on uneven ground. Post-surgery, most patients experienced improved vision for daily tasks, with no reports of high dissatisfaction or significant difficulties. Patients were quite satisfied with their vision for hobbies and TV subtitles, and very satisfied (90%) with seeing supermarket prices. Conclusions: patients implanted with a new enhanced monofocal IOL using the mini-monovision technique showed improved distance and intermediate visual acuity, reduced need for glasses, and expressed a high degree of satisfaction.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/64intraocular lensIOLsmonofocal IOLscataract surgeryClareonintermediate vision
spellingShingle Hugo A. Scarfone
Emilia C. Rodríguez
Jerónimo Riera
Maira Rufiner
Martín Charles
Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-Monovision
Life
intraocular lens
IOLs
monofocal IOLs
cataract surgery
Clareon
intermediate vision
title Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-Monovision
title_full Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-Monovision
title_fullStr Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-Monovision
title_full_unstemmed Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-Monovision
title_short Visual Performance After Bilateral Implantation of a New Enhanced Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens Targeted for Mini-Monovision
title_sort visual performance after bilateral implantation of a new enhanced monofocal hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens targeted for mini monovision
topic intraocular lens
IOLs
monofocal IOLs
cataract surgery
Clareon
intermediate vision
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/64
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