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Clinical outcomes with a new diffractive multifocal intraocular lens optimized by the dynamic light utilization algorithm

Jorge L. Alió

This study assessed the refractive outcomes, optical performance, and quality of vision in patients implanted with the Intensity Hanita diffractive intraocular lens (IOL). The prospective, observational study included 64 eyes that underwent bilateral cataract surgery with Intensity IOL implantation, with evaluations conducted at 6 months post-surgery. Results indicated that 66% of eyes achieved uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 0.10 logMAR or better. The defocus curve showed optimal vision at distance (0.02 ± 0.07 logMAR at 0.0 D) with stable performance through intermediate and near vision ranges (0.11 ± 0.08 logMAR at -1.5 D, 0.12 ± 0.12 logMAR at -2.5 D). Contrast sensitivity remained stable (p ≥ 0.06), and high-order aberrations were low, with a Strehl ratio of 0.12 ± 0.04. Mild halos and glare were reported but did not interfere significantly with daily activities, and the near activity visual questionnaire (NAVQ) indicated high patient satisfaction with near-vision tasks. These findings support the Intensity Hanita IOL’s effectiveness in providing clear vision across all distances through a five-foci distribution design that enhances depth of focus.

OBJECTIVES:

To evaluate the refractive outcomes, optical performance, and the quality of vision in patients implanted with a new diffractive intraocular lens (IOL), the Intensity Hanita.

METHODS:

This observational, prospective, longitudinal study included 64 eyes underwent bilateral cataract surgery with the Intensity IOL (Hanita Israel) implantation. Main outcome measures after 6 months were the following visual acuities (VAs) of uncorrected and corrected distance (UDVA and CDVA), uncorrected and distance corrected intermediate VAs (UIVA and DCIVA), uncorrected and distance corrected near (UNVA and DCNVA), refraction, slitlamp biomicroscopy, defocus curve (DFC), high ocular aberrations (HOA), contrast sensitivity (CS), optical quality, subjective quality of vision (QoV) and near activity visual questionnaires
(NAVQ).

RESULTS:

Sixty-six percent of eyes having UDVA 0.10 logMAR or better. DFC showed maximum vision at distance (0.02 ± 0.07 LogMAR at 0.0 D), with flat decline through intermediate and near vision (0.11 ± 0.08 LogMAR at −1.5 D and 0.12 ± 0.12 at −2.5 D).

No significant changes in CS were found (all spatial frequencies, p ≥ 0.06). The RMS of HOA, coma, trefoil, and SA were 0.21 ± 0.10, 0.10 ± 0.06, 0.11 ± 0.07, and 0.00 ± 0.04 μm and the Strehl ratio was 0.12 ± .04 at 6 months. Subjective symptoms (halos and glare) were reported mild but well tolerated, not causing significant disturbance in daily activities. The NAVQ showed high levels of satisfaction performing daily near-vision tasks.

CONCLUSIONS:

The Hanita Intensity diffractive IOL successfully restores all distances of vision. The flat profile of the monocular defocus curve confirms the five-foci distribution principle that provides vision at all ranges while increasing the depth of focus. Eye; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-024-03435-0″

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