title: Survey of intraocular lens material and design.
abstract: Modern cataract surgery is constantly evolving and improving in terms of lens material and design. Researchers and physicians strive to obtain better refractive correction with smaller wound size and minimizing host cell response to limit the proliferation of lens epithelial cells leading to opacification of the lens capsule. Intraocular lens material varies in water content, refractive index, and tensile strength. Intraocular lens design has undergone revisions to prohibit lens epithelial cell migration and reflection of internal and external light. The evolution of intraocular lens and extracapsular cataract surgery has lead to faster postoperative recovery and better visual outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.
authors.forename: Kim T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Doan
authors.forename: Randall J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mamalis
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate