Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2022; 239(08): 982-990
DOI: 10.1055/a-1328-2550
Experimentelle Studie

Comparative Surface Imaging Study of Multifocal Diffractive Intraocular Lenses

Article in several languages: English | deutsch
Hyeck Soo Son
1   David J Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, Univ.-Augenklinik Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Jung Min Lee
2   Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine“, Jongno-gu, Republic of Korea
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1   David J Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, Univ.-Augenklinik Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Chul Young Choi
2   Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine“, Jongno-gu, Republic of Korea
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Abstract

Purpose To analyse and compare the surface topography and roughness of three different types of diffractive multifocal IOLs.

Methods Using scanning electron microscope (SEM, Inspect F, 5.0 KV, maximum magnification up to 20,000) and atomic force microscope (AFM, Park Systems, XE-100, non-contact, area profile comparison, 10 × 10 µm, 40 × 40 µm), the surface quality of the following diffractive IOLs was studied: the AcrySof IQ PanOptix (Alcon, USA), the AT LARA 829MP (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Germany), and Tecnis Symfony (Johnson&Johnson Vision, USA). The measurements were made over three representative areas (central non-diffractive optic, central diffractive optic, and diffractive step) of each IOL. Roughness profile in terms of mean arithmetic roughness (Ra) and root-mean-squared roughness (Rq) values were obtained and compared statistically.

Results In SEM examination, all IOLs showed a smooth optical surface without any irregularities at low magnification. At higher magnification, Tecnis Symfony showed unique highly regular, concentric, and lineate structures in the diffractive optic area which could not be seen in the other studied diffractive IOLs. The differences in the measured Ra and Rq values of the Tecnis Symfony were statistically significant compared to the other models (p < 0.05).

Conclusion Various different topographical traits were observed in three diffractive multifocal IOLs. The Ra values of all studied IOLs were within an acceptable range. Tecnis Symfony showed statistically significant higher surface Ra values at both central diffractive optic and diffractive step areas. Furthermore, compared to its counterparts, Tecnis Symfony demonstrated highly ordered, concentric pattern in its diffractive surfaces.



Publication History

Received: 15 May 2020

Accepted: 26 October 2020

Article published online:
19 February 2021

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