Intraocular lens optics and aberrations.
OBJECTIVE
This review outlines concepts in intraocular lens (IOL) optics and aberrations important both for current IOLs and for new IOLs in development.


RESULTS
Optical aberrations make a significant impact on the laboratory and clinical performance of IOLs, especially under mesopic and low-contrast conditions. Minimizing or correcting these aberrations can potentially improve visual function. Strategic management of aberrations can have clinical utility for extended depth of focus and presbyopia correction.


CONCLUSIONS
All IOLs affect ocular aberrations in some manner. It is important for clinicians and researchers to understand the implications how any residual aberrations could affect visual quality, visual side-effects, and depth of focus.
aEmpire Eye and Laser Center, Bakersfield, California bStorm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina, Magill Vision Center, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA.
Daniel H
DH
Chang
Karolinne M
KM
Rocha
D000065:Accommodation, Ocular / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D011305:Presbyopia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012029:Refraction, Ocular / Q000502:physiology*; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology