KEY TAKEAWAYS

Several categories of intraocular lenses (IOLs) are currently available in the market. An accurate classification is essential for surgeons to formulate an appropriate recommendation to their patients, and the recent introduction of enhanced monofocal lenses has added a further layer of complexity to this process.

A careful IOL selection is crucial to ensure optimal performance and high rates of patient satisfaction: to support surgeons in this delicate process, this white paper proposes a novel approach to IOL classification that includes clinical evidence and builds on current American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recommendations.

The monofocal and extended depth of focus (EDoF) categorization proposed here is based on manufacturer specifications and on published defocus curve data, considered the g old standard for IOL assessment of vision over a range.