title: Clinical properties of a novel, glistening-free, single-piece, hydrophobic acrylic IOL.
abstract: A new, single-piece, hydrophobic acrylic lens - the first constructed with a lens optic and haptics comprised of a hydroxyethyl methacrylate-polyethylene glycol phenyl ether acrylate-styrene copolymer, cross-linked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, and labeled as "glistening-free" - was recently introduced globally. Glistenings have been a significant source of clinical concern with previous hydrophobic lens designs. This new monofocal lens provides enhanced, clear optics for lens-based surgery. The superior optical clarity of this lens is achieved through the elimination of glistenings, enhanced surface durability, high refractive index, a high Abbe number, and an aspheric design. Additionally, the lens design reduces the risk of developing posterior capsule opacification.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Packer
authors.affiliation: Rajan Eye Care Hospital Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Mohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rajan
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmology Department, Centro Diagnostico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Edoardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ligabue
authors.affiliation: Bond University Medical School, Robina, QLD, Australia.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Heiner
keywords: IOL; aspheric; glistenings; monofocal hydrophobic acrylic