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September 10, 2025Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Standard Monofocal Intraocular Lenses Versus Enhanced Monofocal Intraocular Lenses for Children 6 to 13 Years Old With Pediatric Cataract

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SEShaza M ElZawahryHEHala ElhilaliAAAhmed Awadein

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Overview

Randomized trial shows improved visual acuity at intermediate distances in children using enhanced monofocal lenses, indicating potential benefits over standard monofocal options.

Key Points

  • Enhanced monofocal lenses provided better visual performance at intermediate distances compared to standard options.
  • The study found a significant difference in mean visual acuity, with the enhanced group achieving 0.30 versus 0.41.
  • Forty-five eyes of children were treated with either enhanced or standard monofocal lenses to compare visual outcomes.
  • Results indicate that while enhanced lenses improve distance vision, they do not lessen the need for glasses at closer ranges.

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ElZawahry et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a11f54b1d3bfb60dbd1ehttps://doi.org/10.3928/01913913-20250530-03
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