Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Cataract is a major cause of vision impairment in many low-income settings. It remains uncertain as to whether the high levels observed are explained largely by reduced access to cataract surgery or additionally to potential environmental risk factors more prevalent in low-income settings. The present study was conducted to assess visual outcomes of patients bilaterally implanted with the extended range of vision TecnisSymfonyIOL(EROV IOL).Materials & Methods:60 patients undergoing cataract surgery under topical anesthesia using either standardphacoemulsification or femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery using the Catalys Precision Laser System. The uncorrected and corrected visual acuity for distance, intermediate, and near vision was recorded at 6 weeks and 6 months’ postoperative visit. Results: Out of 60 patients, males were 35 and females were 25. The meanUDVA was 0.87, CDVA was 0.96, UIVA was 0.99 and UNVAwas 0.98. Preoperative mean spherical equivalent was-0.23 and post- operative mean spherical equivalent was -0.38. The mean ETDRS contrast sensitivity at 6 wees post- operative period at light on, high contrast was 0.028, at light off, high contrast was 0.032, at light on, low contrast was 0.068 and at light off, low contrast was 0.94.Conclusion: Both extended range of focus and achromatic design resulted superior outcomes in comparison to diffractive multifocal IOLs.