Evaluation of Glistenings in Intraocular Lenses Implanted in Normal Patients Following Routine Cataract Extraction.

Evaluation of Glistenings in Intraocular Lenses AVS Model X-60 Vs AcrySof MA50-BM.

Evaluation of glistenings in intraocular lenses implanted in normal patients following routine cataract surgery. The lenses used will be Model X-60 made by the AVS company Vs AcrySof MA50BM made by the Alcon company.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Bilateral cataracts requiring surgery
• Potential visual acuity of 20/40 or better in both eyes
• Require IOL power in range of 15-25 diopters
• Pupillary dilation of at least 6mm
• Willing and able to provide informed consent and attend follow-up appointments to 3 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any co-existing ocular disease or previous ocular surgery that would confound findings in the study, especially those effecting quality of vision. Examples include Macular degeneration amblyopia and prior epiretinal membrane peel.