A possible strategy for implanting blue‐blocking intraocular lenses

Lee, Richard M.H.; Cuthbertson, F M; Söderberg, Per G.; Liu, Christopher S.

doi:10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.02166.x

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“…Studies in animal models and tissue cultures showed that short-wavelength light has a negative effect on the function of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and photoreceptors [ 17 , 18 ]. To avoid retinal damage, intraocular lenses (IOL) with UV and blue light filters are commonly used, particularly in patients with AMD or with an increased AMD risk [ 6 , 19 , 20 ].…”

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Effect of Phacoemulsification on Visual Acuity and Macular Morphology in Patients with Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

2018

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BackgroundThis article discusses the effectiveness of phacoemulsification cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration in the inactive phase of the disease.Material/MethodsForty-nine patients (50 eyes) aged 78.94±5.54 years, previously treated with intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents, were qualified for a prospective, randomized 12-month study. The participants were divided into 2 groups. Group I consisted of 25 patients (25 eyes) who were subjected to phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Group II consisted of 24 patients (25 eyes) who were not subjected to phacoemulsification cataract surgery despite having a lens opacity of grade II or higher according to the Lens Opacities Classification System.ResultsAfter 12 months of follow-up, patients in group I gained on average 8.04 letters (p<0.001). Furthermore, 20% of the eyes had a significant improvement in best corrected visual acuity of ≥15 Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study Chart letters. Patients in group II lost on average 1.96 letters (p>0.05). No significant differences between central retinal thickness values in either group (p>0.05) were noted. The mean number of intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents during the study was 2.64±1.98 in group I and 2.92±2.40 in group II (p>0.05).ConclusionsPhacoemulsification performed in eyes with wet age-related macular degeneration during the inactive phase of the disease significantly improves visual acuity. In addition, it does not significantly influence the frequency of intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents or disease activity.

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Effect of Phacoemulsification on Visual Acuity and Macular Morphology in Patients with Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

2018

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“…Advocates for the use of blue-blocking lenses cite its theoretical ability to decrease the risk of agerelated macular degeneration without compromising the visual acuity, color vision, scotopic vision, or contrast sensitivity [12][13][14][15]. Adversaries claim that blue-blocking lenses cause poorer scotopic vision and disruption of circadian rhythms without providing any proven photoprotection against agerelated macular degeneration [16][17][18][19].…”

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Ultraviolet-blocking intraocular lenses

Lai

Levine²,

Ciralsky³

2014

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The yellow intraocular lens and the natural ageing lens

Yang

Afshari

2014

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology

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These advantages and disadvantages of blue light filtering IOLs have not been proven clinically and thus many questions remain. Studies have shown that each type of IOL may have its own benefits and the type of IOL should be picked on the basis of patients' specific situations. In cataract surgery, considerations such as preexisting AMD, night vision problems or sleep problems may be considered with the choice of IOL.

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A possible strategy for implanting blue‐blocking intraocular lenses

Cited by 3 publications

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Effect of Phacoemulsification on Visual Acuity and Macular Morphology in Patients with Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Effect of Phacoemulsification on Visual Acuity and Macular Morphology in Patients with Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Ultraviolet-blocking intraocular lenses

The yellow intraocular lens and the natural ageing lens

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