Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design

Abstract Introduction This randomized prospective study aimed to quantitatively evaluate 3-year visual function, glistenings, and surface light scattering following the implantation of high-water-content hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods One-piece high-water-content IOLs (Clareo...

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Main Authors: Akira Miyata, Kazunori Miyata, Keiichiro Minami
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Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-025-01165-4
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description Abstract Introduction This randomized prospective study aimed to quantitatively evaluate 3-year visual function, glistenings, and surface light scattering following the implantation of high-water-content hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods One-piece high-water-content IOLs (Clareon® SY60WF; group C) and control hydrophobic acrylic IOLs (Vivinex XY1; group V) were randomly implanted in 120 Japanese participants (120 eyes). Subsequently, the corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), contrast sensitivity, glistening-derived microvacuoles (MVs), and surface light scattering were examined up to 3 years postoperatively. EPCO software was used to confirm the absence of postoperative capsule opacification to ensure that it did not influence the outcomes. MVs within a 15 × 4 mm area were counted using a slit-lamp microscope. Surface light scattering was evaluated using densitometry. Finally, outcomes were compared among the groups. Results Overall, 116 eyes were compared (58 eyes each in groups C and V). No differences in the CDVA, contrast sensitivity, and MVs were observed between the groups. The mean densitometry value in group C was significantly higher (P = 0.027) than in group V, increasing significantly from the values recorded at 1–4 weeks, although the change was clinically small (0.29%). Conclusion This randomized comparative study confirmed non-inferiority in visual function of eyes with Clareon IOLs. A 3-year comparison indicated no difference in glistening suppression, CDVA, or contrast sensitivity, whereas a slight increase was observed in surface light scattering. Trial Registration Registered in the Japan Registry for Clinical Trials (identifier jRCTs032190093).
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spelling doaj-art-7fe1ac3016964bf4a2d39d6412bf13032025-08-20T03:45:11ZengAdis, Springer HealthcareOphthalmology and Therapy2193-82452193-65282025-05-011471521153210.1007/s40123-025-01165-4Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and DesignAkira Miyata0Kazunori Miyata1Keiichiro Minami2Miyata Eye ClinicMiyata Eye HospitalMiyata Eye HospitalAbstract Introduction This randomized prospective study aimed to quantitatively evaluate 3-year visual function, glistenings, and surface light scattering following the implantation of high-water-content hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods One-piece high-water-content IOLs (Clareon® SY60WF; group C) and control hydrophobic acrylic IOLs (Vivinex XY1; group V) were randomly implanted in 120 Japanese participants (120 eyes). Subsequently, the corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), contrast sensitivity, glistening-derived microvacuoles (MVs), and surface light scattering were examined up to 3 years postoperatively. EPCO software was used to confirm the absence of postoperative capsule opacification to ensure that it did not influence the outcomes. MVs within a 15 × 4 mm area were counted using a slit-lamp microscope. Surface light scattering was evaluated using densitometry. Finally, outcomes were compared among the groups. Results Overall, 116 eyes were compared (58 eyes each in groups C and V). No differences in the CDVA, contrast sensitivity, and MVs were observed between the groups. The mean densitometry value in group C was significantly higher (P = 0.027) than in group V, increasing significantly from the values recorded at 1–4 weeks, although the change was clinically small (0.29%). Conclusion This randomized comparative study confirmed non-inferiority in visual function of eyes with Clareon IOLs. A 3-year comparison indicated no difference in glistening suppression, CDVA, or contrast sensitivity, whereas a slight increase was observed in surface light scattering. Trial Registration Registered in the Japan Registry for Clinical Trials (identifier jRCTs032190093).https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-025-01165-4Hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lensGlisteningSurface light scatteringRandomized comparison
spellingShingle Akira Miyata
Kazunori Miyata
Keiichiro Minami
Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design
Ophthalmology and Therapy
Hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens
Glistening
Surface light scattering
Randomized comparison
title Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design
title_full Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design
title_fullStr Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design
title_full_unstemmed Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design
title_short Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design
title_sort long term clarity of high water content hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens a 3 year randomized comparison with a hydrophobic lens of similar material and design
topic Hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens
Glistening
Surface light scattering
Randomized comparison
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-025-01165-4
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