Clinical application of phacoemulsitication after implantation of an apodized diffractive multffocal I- OL （Acrysoft ReSTOR）

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of a multifocal IOL （Acrysoft ReSTOR）. Methods Thirty-six patients with age-related cataract （46 eyes） were divided into two groups： MIOL group included 19 patients （23 eyes）, SIOL group included 17 patients （23 eyes）. All patients underwent phacoemulsification. MIOL group implanted ReSTOR SA60D3 and SIOL group implanted NaturalSN60AT. At 1 week, 3 months postoperatively, distant and near visual acuities, pseudoaccomodation, contrast sensitivity and patients＇s satisfaction with their vision were assessed. Results Uncorrected distance visual acuity （UCDVA）, Best-corrected distance visual acuity （BCDVA）, Best-corrected near visual （BCNV） in the multifocal were not statistically different from the sonofocal group （P ≥0.05）, Uncorrected near visual acuity （UCNVA）, Best corrected near visual acuity （BCNVA）, pseudoaccomodation and the satisfaction of intermediate and near vision were better statistically in the multifocal group compared to the monofocal group （P 〈0.05）. Conclusions Acrysoft ReSTOR can provide excellent outcomes in distance, intermediate and near vision, so as to improve the quality of life after surgery. Key words: Cataract;  Multifocal;  Intraocular lens;  Diffraction