Accommodative intraocular lenses for age-related cataracts
Scott A
Record ID 32006000850
English
Authors' objectives:
The aim of this report is to assess the available information on the use of accommodative intraocular lenses for age-related cataracts.
Authors' recommendations:
The standard intraocular lens (IOL) that is used to replace a cataractous lens cannot change focus from distant to near objects, so most patients need glasses for near vision after cataract surgery.
Limited evidence suggests that accommodative IOLs provide better near vision than monofocal IOLs, but not better than multifocal IOLs.
Long-term follow-up is needed to confirm patient outcomes, and determine whether the benefits justify the additional cost.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.cadth.ca/
Year Published:
2006
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Accommodation, Ocular
- Aged
- Cataract
- Lenses, Intraocular
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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