“…44 In this regard, using an IOL with an optic size larger than the usually accepted 6 mm size has gained substantial support over the past three years, increasing from 21% in 1985 to 49% in 1987.45 Moreover, an IOL with positioning holes outside the optic on tabs was preferred by 55% of ophthalmologist respondents, while 35% wanted total elimination of the positioning This latter finding represents an increase from 7% in 1985 to the current level. If a 7 mm optic without positioning holes is compared to a 6 mm optic without holes, the surface area is increased by over 35%.…”