The Holy Grail of Cataract Surgery
Accommodative intraocular lenses under investigation show promise for restoring a full range of vision in the pseudophakic patient.
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By
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Despoina Theotoka, MD, MSc
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Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS
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September 1, 2025
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Accommodative intraocular lenses aim to restore natural vision lost to presbyopia in pseudophakic patients.
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Innovative accommodating IOLs are under development, with promising clinical outcomes but not yet definitive results.
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The only FDA-approved accommodating lenses in the U.S. are Crystalens and Trulign Toric, which are not widely used.
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FluidVision, Juvene, OmniVu, and JelliSee are among the new accommodating IOLs showing potential for improved vision.
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Clinical trials for these lenses report improvements in distance, intermediate, and near vision with favorable safety profiles.