Primary outcome measure was occurrence of acute clinical endophthalmitis within 6 weeks of surgery. Aslam TM, Devlin H, Dhillon B. These investigators concluded that the blue-light filtering AcrySof Natural IOL was equivalent to the conventional AcrySof lens in terms of post-operative visual performance. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. The 3 RCTs included in this review reported results for 21,531 total cataract surgeries with 707 total surgery-associated medical adverse events, including 61 hospitalizations and 3 deaths. 2001;21(1):57-61. Results from Impact of Vision Impairment (IVI) questionnaires suggested that the immediate surgery group fared better with quality of life outcomes than the delayed surgery group (MD in IVI logit scores 1.60, 95 % CI: 0.61 to 2.59). Household activities and reading are usually not limiting until the member reaches 20/70 vision. However, the clinical benefits must be put into perspective due to the subsequent surgical manipulation of the incisions (during lens emulsification, aspiration and IOL injection), the lacking possibility to visualize the crystalline lens equator as the reference for correct capsulotomy centration and the relativity of US energy consumption on the corneal endothelial trauma. They stated that further research is needed to improve the understanding of how accommodative IOLs may affect near visual function, and whether they provide any durable gains. 1993;19(6):675-680. The authors concluded that laser cataract surgery, irrespective of potential improvements in VA outcomes and complication rates, was not cost-effective at its current cost to patient when compared with cost-effectiveness benchmarks and other medical interventions, including PCS. At least, most of it. The comparison of interest was combined cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) and any type of glaucoma surgery versus cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) alone. They searched CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (The Cochrane Library 2012, Issue 4), MEDLINE (January 1950 to April 2012), EMBASE (January 1980 to April 2012), Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS) (January 1982 to April 2012), the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT), ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP). June 21, 2022 Note: For Medicare and HMO members who have had cataract surgery with Indian J Ophthalmol. Three of 5 studies mentioning posterior capsule opacification reported increased rates in the accommodating IOL group postoperatively. Therefore, reimbursement for a cataract procedure would be the same whether a femtosecond laser or another method is used. Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA) on behalf of National Horizon Scanning Unit (HealthPACT and MSAC); 2004. Ophthalmology. The length of follow-up among the studies ranged from 1 to 24 months after cataract surgery. 2010;36(4):603-608. In general, driving an automobile is the limiting life-style activity with visual acuity in the 20/50 to 20/60 range. Routine preoperative medical testing for cataract surgery. color: white; This study examined the accuracy of ORA in standard mono-focal non-toric IOLs only. The authors concluded that as per the results CTR was used very infrequently (0.75 %); however, it remained useful in cataract surgeries with difficult pre- and intra-operative conditions. Day care versus in-patient surgery for age-related cataract. color: blue!important; It would be valuable for future research to investigate prospective RCTs comparing cataract surgery to no surgery in patients with ARMD to better evaluate whether cataract surgery is beneficial or harmful in this group. 12/05/2022 Participating providers are independent contractors in private practice and are neither employees nor agents of Aetna or its affiliates. Subjects received monofocal Tecnis Z9000 (AMO) (n = 24, 48 eyes); symmetric diffractive multi-focal Tecnis ZM900 (AMO) (n = 26, 52 eyes); zonal refractive multi-focal ReZoom (AMO) (n = 32, 64 eyes); or asymmetric diffractive multi-focal TwinSet (Acri.Tec) (n = 32, 64 eyes) IOLs. American College of Eye Surgeons. border: none; Cataract Surgery Comprehensive Ophthalmology Lenses Lifestyle Lenses Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Vivity Extended Vision IOL Keratoconus Treatments Cross-Linking INTACS Corneal Implants Oculoplastic Cosmetic Treatments Cosmetic Treatments Blepharoplasty Dry Eye Treatments Dry Eye Treatments TearCare Glaucoma Surgery The authors concluded that the significant reduction of phacoemulsification use after femtosecond laser application might render the use of OVDs obsolete in many cases. J Cataract Refract Surg. A total of 201 eyes underwent cataract surgery between April 2012 and July 2012. Aetna considers the following procedures medically necessary as a diagnostic test prior to cataract surgery: In addition to a comprehensive or brief/intermediate eye examination, A-mode ultrasound (A-scan) may be considered medically necessary prior to cataract surgery to determine the appropriate pseudophakic power of the IOL.Footnote1*. list-style-type: lower-roman; Vasavada AR, Nihalani BR. An IOL is used to improve vision after the native lens is removed by helping to focus light directly onto the retina. All subjects had bilateral cataracts with no pre-existing ocular pathologies or ocular surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Ophthalmology. The authors reported that, based on 10 studies that compared DCNVA, accommodating IOLs were favored but failed the test of heterogeneity (I(2) = 94 %). The Panel found inadequate evidence that potential vision testing can help the ophthalmologist in predicting the outcome of cataract surgery. Main outcome measure was intra-operative complication rates. The mean area of the capsule disks was 18.85 2.69 mm2 in the manual and 19.03 0.26 mm2 in the femtosecond group (p = 0.64). Rathi VM, Sharma S, Das T, Khanna RC. Premium IOLs are intended to also correct astigmatism, preclude the need for reading glasses, preclude the need for contact lenses after surgery, or a combination of these. Mundy L, Merlin T, Parrella A. CrystaLens: An accommodating intraocular lens replacement for patients with cataracts. The authors concluded that the IOL power estimation in challenging eyes with prior LASIK/photorefractive keratectomy was most accurately predicted by IRB/ORA. Contrast sensitivity testing is a measure of the contrast level required for detection of a specified size of a test object. These researchers included RCTs and quasi-randomized trials of eyes affected by both cataract and ARMD in which cataract surgery would be compared to no surgery. A significant reduction in the cost to patient (via reduced consumable/click cost) would increase the likelihood of FLACS being considered cost-effective. There was no significant difference in the development of choroidal neo-vascularization between groups (1/27 eyes in the immediate surgery group versus 0/29 eyes in the delayed surgery group). Aetna launched a troubling new prior authorization policy on July 1, that applies to all cataracts surgeries even when patients face emergency situations. Available at: https://www.aao.org/preferred-practice-pattern/cataract-in-adult-eye-ppp-2016. 2010;36(1):34-43. Aetna Medicare Advantage plans are required to cover one set of eyeglasses or contact lenses following a cataract surgery. The diameter, area, circularity, and cut quality was histologically examined with light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. 2002;28(2):239-242. A-mode ultrasonography (A-scan) can be used to determine the appropriate pseudophakic power of the IOL. The Panel stated that cataract removal surgery should be performed on each eye separately and sufficient time be allowed for the first eye to heal before the second cataract removal is performed (an interval of 2 to 6 months is customary). Duman et al (2015) evaluated the impact of 4 different IOLs on PCO by comparing the Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy rates. The refractive outcome was analyzed using the mean absolute error (MAE; difference between predicted and achieved post-operative spherical equivalent refraction), and multi-variable regression analysis was performed to compare the 2 groups. The authors concluded that ORA has been widely used among cataract surgeons on patients with history of RK, but its validation, unlike for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), has yet to be established by peer reviewed studies. More cases of PCO were seen in accommodative lenses but the effect of the lenses on PCO was uncertain (Peto odds ratio (OR) 2.12; 95 % CI: 0.45 to 10.02, 91 people, 2 studies, low quality evidence). Zamora-de La Cruz and colleagues (2020) noted that presbyopia occurs when the lens of the eyes loses its elasticity leading to loss of accommodation. 1995;21(4):457-460. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)EyeWiki. In the group with historical data (n = 20), 35 % to 70 % of eyes were within 0.25 D, 60 % to 85 % of eyes were within 0.50 D, 80 % to 95 % of eyes were within 0.75 D, and 90 % to 95 % of eyes were within 1.00 D of targeted refractive IOL power prediction error. And surgery is the only way this can be done. American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Routine pre-operative medical testing did not reduce the risk of intra-operative (OR 1.02, 95 % CI: 0.85 to 1.22) or post-operative medical adverse events (OR 0.96, 95 % CI: 0.74 to 1.24) when compared to selective-testing or no-testing. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). No difference was found in distance-corrected intermediate VA (DCIVA) (MD = 0.09, 95 % CI: - 0.04 to 0.23) between the 2 groups. Medscape, February 16, 2012. Medicare coverage of Nd:YAG capsulotomy would be restricted. The RR of developing endophthalmitis was 2.94 (95 % CI: 1.07 to 8.12; p = 0.037) in eyes that did not receive IC antibiotics. 2005;140(2):207-213. They planned to include RCTs and quasi-RCTs that had compared surgery versus no surgery to remove the lens from eyes of adults in which cataracts had developed following vitrectomy. Almost all states require 20/40 vision in one eye to get a driver's license. } J Refract Surg. Endophthalmitis prophylaxis study, Report 2: Intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis with or without postoperative topical antibiotic in cataract surgery. --> October 2016. Data collected included patient demographics, pre-operative characteristics, femtosecond lens fragmentation method, effective phacoemulsification time (EPT), intra-operative complications, and post-operative outcomes. The refractive surgery patient may benefit from the correction of higher order aberrations by improving best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), night vision, contrast sensitivity, and reducing glare and halos. AAPOS Research Committee. The intra-ocular lens (IOL) is a permanent plastic lens implanted inside the eye to replace the crystalline lens. What Eyecare (Including LASIK) Does Aetna Offer? Cataract in the adult eye. They last searched the electronic databases on August 14, 2013. Accommodating IOLs are purported to mimic the accommodation of the natural lens, focusing both distant and near images onto the retina, Multifocal IOLs focus both distant and near images onto the retina. Participants were randomized to immediate cataract surgery (within 2 weeks of enrollment) (n = 29) or delayed cataract surgery (6 months after enrollment) (n = 31). Visual and refractive outcomes were similar to those of conventional cataract surgery. The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)'s evaluation of a ccomodative IOLs for age-related cataracts (Scott, 2006) stated that limited evidence suggests that accomodative IOLs provide better near vision than mono-focal IOLs, but not better than multi-focal IOLs. Typically, insurance will cover the majority of the costs associated with cataract surgery. To be covered under insurance, the cataract will generally need to be advanced enough to be impairing your vision to a specific degree outlined by the policy or carrier. At all follow-up visits, a full assessment was made of distance, near and reading visual performance, and accommodative amplitude. In a Cochrane review, these investigators examined the safety and effectiveness of implantation with trifocal versus bifocal IOLs during cataract surgery among subjects with presbyopia. However, there may be some out-of-pocket costs, such as a copayment or coinsurance. Since the intent of the multifocal and accommodating IOLs, is to preclude the need for reading glasses or contact lenses post- surgery, those types of IOLs are considered not medically necessary. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers. list-style-type: decimal; Surgical outcomes and safety of femtosecond laser cataract surgery: A prospective study of 1500 consecutive cases. In this series, CTR implant was done in 45 cases. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, these researchers examined the effectiveness of prophylactic IC antibiotics in reducing the rates of post-operative endophthalmitis following MSICS. A total of 30 patients (60 eyes) with bilateral cataracts but otherwise normal eyes were recruited from a single university hospital cataract waiting list. Interventional Procedure Guidance 264. Patients with a pre-operative reduction of their endothelial cell density are unusually sensitive to the trauma of surgery and may not maintain adequate visual functions following surgery. A cost-effectiveness decision tree model was constructed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of FLACS compared with PCS. background-position: right 65%; # color: white; J Fr Ophtalmol. Yes, cataract surgery is covered by health insurance. Waldron (2012) stated that B-scan ultrasound is most useful when direct visualization of intra-ocular structures is difficult or impossible. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2008;19(1):1-4. Toward zero effective phacoemulsification time using femtosecond laser pretreatment. FDA approves first intraocular lens with extended range of vision for cataract patients. Refractive Correction of Near and Intermediate Vision with Less Dependency on Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses" concluded that 1 pair of conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished subsequent to each cataract surgery with insertion of an IOL is covered. Surgery for postvitrectomy cataract. Improved prediction of intraocular lens power using partial coherence interferometry. The metaanalysis comprised 12 randomized controlled studies of 727 eyes. Ophthalmologists, as well as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, are up in arms, saying that this new policy is disruptive and burdensome and will result in delays in care for These cataracts tend to cause glare in bright light. Posterior chamber IOL (PCIOL) was implanted into the capsular bag in all eyes. Patients were randomized to receive either the 1CU accommodative IOL in their first eye or the Acrysof MA30 monofocal IOL. Waltham, MA: UpToDate;reviewed May 2016. Two review authors independently screened the search results according to the standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. 2000;44(6):541. The following specialized ophthalmologic services are considered medically necessary for the routine pre-operative work-up for cataract surgery: Note: Contrast sensitivity testing, glare testing (BAT), and potential vision testing (PAM) are considered integral to the ophthalmologic examination and are not separately reimbursed. Although trifocal and bifocal IOLs are designed to restore 3 and 2 focal points respectively, trifocal lens may be preferable because it restores near, intermediate, and far vision, and may also provide a greater range of useful vision and allow for greater spectacle independence in individuals with presbyopia. #closethis { The surgeons with prior experience with femtosecond lasers had fewer complications in the first 100 cases (p < 0.001). Accuracy of intraocular lens power calculations using the Zeiss IOL master. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 test. An intraocular lens (IOL) implant is a small, clear, plastic lens that is used to replace the natural (native) lens of the eye when it has been surgically removed (most often during cataract surgery). Macsai et al (2006) evaluated and compared the visual outcomes and accommodative amplitude in cataract patients after implantation of the Crystalens versus standard monofocal IOLs. Clinical results of the blue-light filtering AcrySof Natural foldable acrylic intraocular lens. The immediate surgery group showed mean improvement in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) compared with the delayed surgery group at 6 months (mean difference (MD) 0.15 LogMAR, 95 % CI: 0.28 to 0.02). Mean EPT was reduced by 83.6 % in the femtosecond pre-treatment group (p < 0.0001) when compared with controls, with 30 % having 0 EPT (p < 0.0001). Accommodative intraocular lenses: Current status. Immersion A-scan compared with partial coherence interferometry: Outcomes analysis. All lenses were inserted in the capsular bag, with verification of in-the-bag placement of both haptics. 2001;67(2):196-198. 2011;(7):CD004242. IOLs can be classified as standard, premium or refractive and can be further identified according to type - monofocal, multifocal accommodating, and phakic. There were 8 RCTs included in this study. All studies included people who had bilateral cataracts with no pre-existing ocular pathologies. Patients with refractive ReZoom had also recommended near addition more frequently than the 2 diffractive groups. WebAetna considers Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) not medically necessary for cataract surgery. The authors concluded that in the authors' experience, the surgical outcomes and safety of LCS improved significantly with greater surgeon experience, development of modified techniques, and improved technology. The outcome parameter was the incidence of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomies. 2002;28(2):230-234. The Panel also concluded that the following tests are not indicated as part of the pre-operative work-up for cataract surgery unless specific circumstances justify them: The Panel found inadequate evidence that these tests can predict the benefits a patient may experience from cataract surgery or predict the negative outcomes of the surgery. Clinical comparison of the optical performance of aspheric and spherical intraocular lenses. The decision between undergoing combined glaucoma and cataract surgery versus cataract surgery alone is complex. Analysis was performed to determine the accuracy of mono-focal IOL power prediction and post-operative manifest refraction at 1 month of the ORA versus IOLMaster. Note: B-scan ultrasound is considered medically necessary for pre-operative work-up of individuals with Morgagnian cataract. The authors concluded that femtosecond laser pre-treatment results in a significant reduction in EPT, including the possibility of 0 EPT. Evidence of a superior effect of hydrophobic acrylic lenses over silicone lenses, specifically for posterior synechiae outcomes comes from a single study at a high risk of performance and detection bias. Packer M, Fine IH, Hoffman RS. The device is not intended for use on patients who have had previous trauma to their eye. Better refractive outcomes based on a 360-degree optic overlap appeared to be possible, especially for less experienced surgeons. The difference was statistically significant (p = 0.003). Vitrectomy timing for retained lens fragments after surgery for age-related cataracts: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Further studies to evaluate long-term results of the accommodative capacity of the Crystalens IOL and to help sort out the effects of pseudoaccommodation are warranted". In the future, additional studies to optimize these variables may be needed to determine the best conditions for intra-operative biometry. Regarding the few instances where ORA gave several different IOL powers during aphakic measurements, the IOL was selected to closely match that of the initial prediction by the IOL master. The guideline included findings concerning pre-operative testing, cataract removal surgery, and post-operative issues. Extracapsular cataract surgery, retinal detachment, and YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. Rana K, Bahrami B, van Zyl L, et al. text-decoration: underline; Malyugin et al (2018) described a new approach for cataract surgery in ectopia lentis associated with an inadequately dilated pupil. The studies were small, not all lens materials were compared in all studies, and not all lens materials were available in all study sites. Treating providers are solely responsible for medical advice and treatment of members. 2013;120(5):942-948. All of these studies found a statistically significant greater decrease in mean IOP post-operatively in the combined surgery group compared with cataract surgery alone; the MD was -1.62 mmHg (95 % CI: -2.61 to -0.64; 489 eyes) among 6 studies with data at 1 year follow-up. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Interventional Procedure Guidance 209. Surgeons should be cautious when using ORA on RK patients, especially for those patients who have more than 6 cuts. Simultaneous pupil expansion and displacement for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in patients with lens ectopia. The difference of uncorrected near VA (UNVA) between the bifocal IOLs and trifocal IOLs had no significance (MD = 0.02, 95 % CI: - 0.03 to 0.06). The main outcome measure was the occurrence of acute clinical endophthalmitis within 6 weeks of the surgery. These investigators performed a separate analysis comparing 1CU and AT-45 IOL. 2020;46(8):1075-1085. border-radius: 4px; Pre-operative data were obtained with the IOLMaster. For members who elect non-covered new technology IOLs, cataract removal and lens implantation would be considered medically necessary if the criteria for cataract surgery outlined above are met. Jacksonville, FL: First Coast; revised October 1, 2015. Moreover, these researchers stated that future research should include the comparison of both trifocal IOL and specific bifocal IOLs that correct intermediate VA to examine important outcomes such as CS and QOL. Pediatric cataract surgery following treatment for retinoblastoma: A case series and systematic review. Patients with TwinSet had the worst visual function. Note:Aetna considers the following IOLs non-covered deluxe items: Accommodating posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Crystalens (Eyeonics Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA); multi-focal posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Array Model SA40 (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), ReZoom (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), Tecnis ZM900, Tecnis posterior chamber IOLs (Model ZKB00), and ZMAOO (Abbott Medical Optics, Santa Ana, CA), AcrySof IQ Vivity Extended Vision Intraocular Lens (Model DFT015), AcrySof ReSTOR, (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX), Acrysof ReSTOR SA60D3 multifocal, Acrysof Natural ReSTOR SN60D3, AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL model SN6AD1, AcrySof ReSTOR Aspheric IOL model SN6AD3); astigmatism-correcting (toric) posterior chamber IOLs (e.g., Staar Toric IOL (Star Surgical, Monrovia, CA), Staar Elastic Toric Lens Model AA4203TL, Abbott Medical Optics Tecnis Toric model ZCT150, AcrySof IQ Vivity Toric Extended Vision IOLs (DFT315, DFT 415, DFT515), AcrySof Toric IOL (Alcon Surgical, Fort Worth, TX)) AcrySof Aspheric Toric IOL SN6AT3, SN6AT4 and SN6AT5, AcrySof Toric Models SA60T3, SA60T4 and SA60T5, AcrySof Toric Model SA60T, and Acrysof IQ Toric Model SN6ATT, SA6AT3, SN6AT6, SN6AT7 SN6AT8, and SN6AT9); multifocal astigmatism-correcting (toric) IOLs (ReSTOR Multifocal Toric IOL); accommodating toric IOLs (Trulign Toric IOL (Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Rochester, NY); extended depth of focus multifocal lens (Tecnis Symfony ZXR00), and trifocal IOLs (e.g., ALCON PanOptix). } The authors concluded that this review has shown that routine pre-operative testing does not increase the safety of cataract surgery. However, the technology may not yet be cost-effective, and the overall risk profile has not yet been shown to be superior to that of standard phacoemulsification. Main outcome measures were median absolute error of prediction and percentage of eyes within 0.50 diopters (D) and 1.00 D of refractive prediction error. The authors included RCTs of participants who had open-angle, pseudoexfoliative, or pigmentary glaucoma and age-related cataract. Of the patients implanted with the Tecnis Symfony IOL, 77 percent had good vision (20/25), without glasses at intermediate distances, compared to 34 percent of those with the monofocal IOL. WebThe response from physicians to Aetnas prior authorization requirement for cataract surgery was overwhelming, and it strengthened efforts to influence the insurer to change Malyugin B, Anisimova N, Antonova O, Arbisser LB. In 100 eyes of 100 patients with visually significant cataracts, a femtosecond laser capsulotomy or a capsulorhexis with an aimed diameter of 5.0 mm was performed by 1 experienced surgeon. 2012;119;891-899. The short answer is "Yes." J Cataract Refract Surg. WebHere is how Aetna insurance plans may be able to help you cover the cost of your eye care (individual insurance policies differ). Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society, Society for Excellence in Eye Care, Society for Geriatric Ophthalmology, and the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society. A total of 1,500 consecutive eyes undergoing FS laser cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery in a single group private practice were include in this analysis. These lenses have biconvex, convexoplano, convexoplano with HofferTM* ridge modification, or meniscus optics with supporting haptics. Comparison of foveal thickness measured with the retinal thickness analyzer and optical coherence tomography. This test is used to measure and record the evaluation of corneal endothelial cells. Only 1 study reported on gender of subjects, and they were mostly women. You can also call our customer service number at 1-800-123-4567 for more information about 1995;21(2):132-135. 2006;17(1):54-61. However, the effect of the lenses on PCO was uncertain. For each included study, 2 review authors independently documented study characteristics, extracted data, and assessed methodological quality. /*margin-bottom: 43px;*/ The Panel concluded that posterior capsulotomy should never be scheduled at the time cataract surgery is performed because one can not predict whether a cataract surgery patient will develop posterior capsular opacification or predict the time at which opacification will occur. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH); August 2006. However, despite the rare occurrence, adverse medical events precipitated by cataract surgery remain a concern because of the large number of elderly patients with multiple medical co-morbidities who have cataract surgery in various settings. RF Steinert, ed. No study reported on CS or QOL at 1-year follow-up. The certainty of the evidence was low. The alternative lens was then implanted in the second eye 4 to 6 weeks later. In cases with capsulorrhexis extension, CTR was not implanted. The assessment stated that publication of long-term efficacy outcomes of the procedure will be useful, particularly on the effects on accommodation. Linebarger EJ, Hardten DR, Shah GK, Lindstrom RL. Alternatives to routine pre-operative medical testing have been proposed, including self-administered health questionnaires, which could substitute for health provider histories and physical examinations. Besides precision and predictability, the low rate of complications impresses surgeons working with the technology, particularly those employing a laser with a fluid-filled interface which appeared to prevent major complications including increases in IOP. They last searched the electronic databases on September 26, 2019. Restoration of Distance Vision Following Cataract Surgery, and. They checked the reference lists of the included trials to identify further relevant trials. Another drawback of this study centered arounds the cases when ORA recommended several different IOL powers during aphakic measurements. ReZoom provided better distance BSCVA than the TwinSet diffractive model. Indications and clinical outcomes of capsular tension ring implantation in phacoemulsification surgery at a tertiary teaching hospital: A review of 4316 cataract surgeries. 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