Intraocular lenses (IOLs) that block both ultraviolet (UV) radiation and blue visible light were introduced for use in cataract surgery in the 1990s. It was believed that the light-absorbing nature of these lens implants might offer advantages over clear lens implants, including providing sharper vision, better contrast sensitivity and reduced risk of macular degeneration.
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Cataract surgery does not worsen macular degeneration
August 10, 2009Modern phacoemulsification cataract surgery does not appear to increase the progression age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients with the retinal disease who might benefit from cataract removal, according to a new Australian study.