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The Holy Grail of Cataract Surgery

Accommodative intraocular lenses under investigation show promise for restoring a full range of vision in the pseudophakic patient.

  • By

  • Despoina Theotoka, MD, MSc

  • Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS

  • September 1, 2025

  • 12 min

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Clinical Scorecard: The Holy Grail of Cataract Surgery

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPresbyopia in pseudophakic patients
Key MechanismsRestoration of accommodation through innovative intraocular lenses (IOLs)
Target PopulationAging patients undergoing cataract surgery
Care SettingOphthalmology clinics and surgical centers

Key Highlights

  • Accommodating IOLs aim to restore natural vision lost to presbyopia.
  • Multiple innovative accommodating IOLs are in development or early use.
  • Clinical outcomes are promising but not yet definitive.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess presbyopia in patients undergoing cataract surgery.

Management

  • Consider accommodating IOLs for restoration of vision in pseudophakic patients.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate visual acuity and accommodation post-implantation.

Risks

  • Monitor for mixed clinical outcomes and potential complications.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Pseudophakic patients with presbyopia

Accommodating IOLs like FluidVision, Juvene, OmniVu, and JelliSee show varying degrees of success in restoring vision.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize FDA-approved accommodating lenses where applicable.
  • Engage in ongoing clinical trials for emerging IOL technologies.
  • Monitor patient outcomes closely to assess lens performance.

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The Holy Grail of Cataract Surgery

  • by Despoina Theotoka, MD, MSc, Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS

  • September 1, 2025

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