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We compared the Acrysoft monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) in the mini monovision formula (n = 20) with the Array multifocal intraocular lens (n = 20) for glasses independence after cataract surgery. The Acrysoft monofocal IOL group showed similar and even slightly better results than the Array multifocal IOL group. The monofocal Acrysoft IOL using the mini monovision (blended vision) formula is a good alternative for providing post-cataract surgery glasses independence.
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Drs. Chen, Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Neal H. Atebara are at University of Hawaii School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Dr. Te Tsaw Chen, Past Professor & Director, was at Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, ROC.
The authors have stated that they do not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which includes unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.
The authors compared the Acrysoft monofocal intraocular lens in the mini monovision formula to the Array multifocal intraocular lens for glasses independence after cataract surgery.
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Chen, M., Atebara, N.H. & Chen, T.T. A Comparison of a Monofocal Acrysoft IOL Using the “Blended Monovision” Formula with the Multifocal Array IOL for Glasses Independence After Cataract Surgery. Ann Ophthalmol 39, 237–240 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-007-0035-4
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