In the experience of Dr Andrea Bedei, expert in refractive cataract surgery and head of the Ophthalmology O.U. at the Casa di Cura S. Camillo in Forte dei Marmi.
Dr Andrea Bedei, together with Drs Laura Castellini and Alessia Pietrelli, analysed the implant experience with SIFI's Mini WELL. This intraocular lens exploits the multifocality associated with the induction of controlled spherical aberration to extend the depth of focus (Wavefront technology).
The Mini WELL is an EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus) IOL. EDOFs are intraocular lenses characterised by the creation of a single continuous focus, which should allow high-quality vision at all distances while minimising dysphotopsia. Considerable interest was immediately created around these lenses, so much so that the American Academy of Ophthalmology created a task force of experts that identified the criteria necessary to define a depth-of-focus intraocular lens, including a best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) comparable to that of a monofocal IOL and a best-corrected distance visual acuity at 66 cm (BCDIVA) of at least 8/10 in the 50% of implanted eyes.
This type of intraocular lens can be used in a wide variety of patients as it allows good independence from spectacles for most daily activities, driving, computer and mobile phone use without creating those annoying optical disturbances typical of multifocal intraocular lenses, thus leaving the patient very satisfied.
An in-depth analysis of this research in the article published in No. 2 of 2017 of 'La Voce AICCER'
The Voice Aiccer 2_17 - Mini WELL
Dr. Carmelo Chines
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