Comparative Study Between Non-Diffractive Extended Depth of Focus and Monofocal Intraocular Lenses

PURPOSE: To evaluate the visual acuity and quality of vision in bilaterally implanted ZCBOO/ZCTx monofocal (Johnson & Johnson Vision) intraocular lens (IOL) and bilaterally implanted DATx15 extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOL (Alcon Vision, LLC). METHODS: A single site, non-interventional study comparing ZCBOO/ZCTx monofocal IOL patients implanted with DATx15 IOL toric or non-toric versions in both eyes. A total of 30 patients (60 eyes) completed the study in the monofocal group, 32 (64 eyes) in the EDOF group, and all were targeted for emmetropia. Binocular uncorrected distance, intermediate (66cm), and near (40cm) visual acuities and distance corrected distance, intermediate (66cm) and near (40cm) visual acuities were assessed. Binocular distance corrected defocus curve testing was from −3.5 D to +3 D. Patient reported visual disturbances (QUVID) and IOL satisfaction (IOLSAT) questionnaires were administered. RESULTS: The DATx15 group mean uncorrected visual acuity was 0.15 ± 0.10 logMAR at 66cm and 0.36 ± 0.14 logMAR at 40cm, compared to 0.24 ± 0.15 logMAR and 0.59 ± 0.17 logMAR respectively for the ZCBOO/ZCTx group. The DATx15 group (23 respondents, 74%) also reported significantly more spectacle independence at near with the IOLSAT (p < 0.01), compared to the ZCBOO/ZCTx group (13 respondents, 43%). Glare, halos, starbursts, and blur reported on the QUVID questionnaire were similar in the two groups. CONCLUSION: The DATx15 group had improved near and intermediate vision and increased spectacle independence compared to the ZCBOO/ZCTx group.