Magnifying lens improves vision, quality of life in patients with advanced AMD and cataract

A novel high-add IOL is a promising option for patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration and cataract, according to one surgeon.
“There have been several attempts to design lenses for AMD, but they were difficult to implant, required a large incision and had quite a few complications like intraocular pressure elevations or surgical-induced astigmatism. One of the advantages of the Lentis Max LS-313 MF80 (Oculentis) is that it is the size of a normal IOL. It is foldable, 11 mm long, with an optic of 6 mm. It goes through (Read more...)

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