Tecnis 1 Piece

[NKA21]

Is reflective glare a concern with the square edge design of the Tecnis 1-piece monofocal IOL?  I've read that this is less of a problem with rounded edges.  I understand that the Tecnis 1-piece has a frosted edge, so does this help to minimize glare?

I'd also be interested if anyone has opinions on whether certain monofocal lenses are better at reducing glare in general.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

glistenings do not clincally affect the vision or the health of the eye. It can be a little unnerving for someone that looks into the pupil and sees these strainge reflections.

JCH MD

[NKA21]

Thank you both for the information.  It sounds like my doctor has chosen a good lens.  Jodie, I was also interested in your comment about the glistening effect of some lenses, since I had read about that on some other threads.

Thanks again.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[JodieJ]

My acrylic AcrySof IQs have a glistening effect to onlookers in some lighting conditions.  The newest Tecnis monofocal is not supposed to glisten.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Aspheric IOLs are less likely to cause glare than spheric.  Square edges inhibit clouding of the posterior capsule and have lower yag rates but may have more glare/edge reflexes than round edges. The new aspheric Tecnis monofocal is, in my opinion, the best out there.

JHCH MD