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