DR. SMITH SUTE

DR. SHEETAL BRAR, DR. SRI GANESH

Abstract

Purpose- To compare the clinical performance, contrast sensitivity and optical quality, following implantation of CT LUCIA 611 P and TECNIS-1 monofocal IOLs following cataract surgery.

Design-Prospective, interventional, non-randomized comparative study

Methods- Eligible patients, undergoing phacoemulsification received implantation with CT LUCIA or TECNIS-1 monofocal IOLs.

Results- Hundred eyes from 100 patients were divided into CT LUCIA and TECNIS-1 groups, with 50 eyes in each group.Intra-operatively, the mean unfolding time was significantly longer (35.16 ± 10.50 sec) in the TECNIS-1, compared to the CT LUCIA group (12.93 ± 3.80 sec), p= 0.00.A significantly higher value of internal coma and SA for the Tecnis-1 IOL group was noted (p<0.05). Conclusion: At one year, both monofocal IOLs delivered comparable clinical outcomes. However, CT LUCIA 611P IOL had significantly less internal coma and SA, unfolding time and smoother IOL insertion without any issues due to poor loading.