IOL Roundup | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Nothing can stop the technology train—not even the ongoing pandemic—and that sentiment is especially true when we look at the technology of IOLs, which continues to advance and grow. That’s a good thing, as cataracts are a leading causes of blindness worldwide.1 More than 90% of people will develop cataracts by age 65, and half of those between ages 75 and 85 will have lost some vision due to a cataract.2 Following is a brief overview of some of the newest IOLs on the US market—and some not quite here yet (also see Table). [Note: The listing is in alphabetical order by IOL name. Any products not mentioned were excluded unintentionally.]

The FDA in February approved the AcrySof IQ Vivity Extended Vision IOL (Alcon), along with toric, UV-absorbing, and toric UV-absorbing versions of the lens.3 The AcrySof IQ Vivity became commercially available in se...