New insight into visual function with aspherical intraocular lenses (IOLs): Tecnis ZCB00 and Acrysof SN60WF

In this study, we investigated the visual performance of two aspherical intraocular lenses (IOLs), Tecnis ZCB00 and Acrysof SN60WF, by measuring high-order aberration, visual evoked potentials (VEP), retinal sensitivity, and fixation stability by MP-1 microperimetry and contrast sensitivity values. Twenty-two patients with age-related cataract were randomly allocated to either the Tecnis or the Acrysof group. All measurements were taken from patients of both groups 2 months postoperatively. Statistical analysis was performed with Student’s t test, where P-values < 0.05 were considered significant. Results were not statistically significant with regard to high-order aberration, VEP, retinal sensitivity, and fixation stability. However, the contrast sensitivity values varied significantly between Tecnis ZCB00 and Acrysof SN60WF, with Tecnis ZCB00 performing better. The anterior aspherical surface design of the Tecnis IOL indicated better mesopic contrast sensitivity at mediate and high frequencies, ensuring a better quality of vision after cataract surgery.