IT'S THE ONE WITH PROVEN HYDROPHOBIC ACRYLIC MATERIAL
There is no reason to block blue light
- Blocking blue light does not provide any proven benefit, and increases the risk of compromising scotopic vision and normal circadian rhythms.(12)
- Furthermore, multiple peer-reviewed studies have failed to find a link between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and blue light exposure.(12)
Healthy blue light transmission is necessary for optimal scotopic vision(12)
Blue light provides 35%
of scotopic sensitivity(12) |
Blue-blocking IOLs reduce
scotopic sensitivity up to 21%(12) |
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- Scotopic vision declines with age, even in healthy eyes without cataract or retinal disease.(12)
- Driving, mobility and peripheral vision problems have all been associated with reduced scotopic vision.(13)
Blue light is essential for healthy circadian rhythms(12)
| Blue light is responsible for 53% of melatonin suppression(12) |
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- Circadian rhythms are normal 24-hour cyclic activities in the body that influence sleep pattern, mood, alertness, and body temperature.(12)
- Blue light helps regulate melatonin levels which influence circadian rhythms.(12)
- Blue light has been shown to regulate melatonin and enhance alertness even in blind persons.(14)
BETTER MATERIAL REDUCES CHROMATIC ABERRATION
What is chromatic aberration?
| Chromatic Aberration Present | Chromatic Aberration Corrected |
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- Chromatic aberration is the uneven focusing of an optical system that causes different wavelengths of light to have different focal points.(15)
- Chromatic aberration of optical materials can be expressed by their Abbe number. A higher Abbe number is associated with less chromatic aberration and better optical performance.(16,17)
- Materials with low Abbe numbers and high chromatic aberration negatively impact contrast sensitivity.(16)
| TECNIS® IOLs demonstrate lower chromatic aberration than Competitor IOLs |
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| A higher Abbe number means less chromatic aberration and better photopic performance.(16) | At 30 cycles/degree (equivalent to 20/20), TECNIS® IOLs demonstrate 40% better contrast sensitivity than AcrySof® IOLs.(16)
n=refractive index |
BETTER MATERIAL NOT ASSOCIATED WITH GLISTENINGS AND CALCIFICATION
- Glistenings in IOLs may decrease visual acuity(18) and contrast sensitivity.(19)
- Temperature fluctuations during the molding process of other IOLs have been shown to cause glistening formation.(20)
- TECNIS® IOLs are made with a proprietary cryo-lathing method that limits microvoid formation and high temperature fluctuations during the molding process for reduced glistening formation.(20)
- The TECNIS® 1-Piece hydrophobic acrylic material demonstrates less calcification and opacification than found in hydrophilic acrylic IOLs.(21,22)
Indications and Important Safety Information
TECNIS® IOLs
Caution
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Indications
TECNIS® lenses are indicated for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients in whom a cataractous lens has been removed by extracapsular cataract extraction. These devices are intended to be placed in the capsular bag.
Warnings
Physicians considering lens implantation under any of the conditions described in the Directions for Use labeling should weigh the potential risk/benefit ratio prior to implanting a lens.
Precautions
Do not resterilize or autoclave. Use only sterile irrigating solutions such as balanced salt solution or sterile normal saline. Do not store in direct sunlight or over 45°C.
Adverse Events
Adverse events occurred at rates between 1.6% and 3.3% during the clinical trials for TECNIS® IOLs or their “parent” IOLs. These events included macular edema, endophthalmitis, anterior lens tissue ongrowth, lens dislocation, hypopyon, corneal edema, iritis, hyphema, secondary glaucoma, and secondary surgical intervention.
Attention
Reference the Directions for Use for a complete listing of indications, warnings, and precautions.
References
12. Mainster MA. Violet and blue light blocking intraocular lenses: Photoprotection vs. photoreception. Br J Ophthalmol. 2006;90:784-792.
13. Owsley C, McGwin G, Scilley K, et al. Perceived barriers to care and attitudes about vision and eye care: Focus groups with older African Americans and eye care providers. Invest Ophth Vis Sci. 2006;47(4):2797-2802.
14. Zaidl FH, Hull JT, Peirson SN, et al. Short-wavelength light sensitivity of circadian, papillary, and visual awareness in humans lacking an outer retina. Current Biology. 2007;17:2122-2128.
15. Schwiegerling J. Theoretical limits to visual performance. Surv Ophthalmology. 2000;45(2):139-146.
16. Zhao H, Mainster MA. The effect of chromatic dispersion on pseudophakic optical performance. Br J Ophthalmol. 2007;91(9):1225-1229.
17. Negishi K, Ohnumna K, Hirayama N, Noda T. Effect of chromatic aberration on contrast sensitivity in pseudophakic eyes. Arch Ophthalmol. 2001;119:1154-1158.
18. Gunenc U, Oner FH, Tongal S, Ferliel M. Effects on visual function of glistenings and folding marks in AcrySof intraocular lenses. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001;27:1611-1614.
19. Christiansen G, Durcan FJ, Olson RJ, Christiansen K. Glistenings in the AcrySof intraocular lens: Pilot study. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001;27:728-733.
20. Miyata A, Yaguchi S. Equilibrium water content and glistenings in acrylic intraocular lenses. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004;30:1768-1772.
21. Tognetto D, Toto L, Sanguinetti G, Ravalico G. Glistenings in foldable intraocular lenses. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2002;28:1211-1216
22. Steinert RF. In vivo assessment of intraocular lens calcification in a rabbit model. Presented at ASCRS 2006.
Instructions For Use (Click below for the full version)
TECNIS® 1-Piece IOL(PDF)
TECNIS® Foldable Acrylic IOLs with OptiEdge Design(PDF)
TECNIS® CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design (PDF)
UNFOLDER® Platinum 1 Series Handpiece (PDF)
UNFOLDER® Platinum 1 Series Cartridge (PDF)
One Series Ultra Cartridge (PDF)
UNFOLDER® Emerald Inserter (PDF)
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