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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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    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.

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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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