I'm comparing two silicone aspheric intraocular lenses ... the Bausch and Lomb SofPort L161AO and the Tecnis CL Z9002. I understand that both have optics made of silicone. Also, I understand that third-generation silicone is the latest. Are they both made of the third-generation ???
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Also, I understand that both have haptics made of PMMA acrylic. However, the Tecnis haptics are blue. Does this blue color offer any advantage ???
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Has either proven to be more stable than the other ... that is, does one stay in place (not decenter or tilt) better than the other ???
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Regarding the design of the edge of the optic, does the "OptiEdge" of the Tecnis (square posterior edge and rounded anterior edge) produce a lesser degree of undesirable optical effects (dysphotopsia) ... such as glare, halos, arcs, rings, streaks, starbursts and shadows ... than that of the Bausch and Lomb ???
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Regarding the SofPort, is either or both of the edges frosted ???
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Again, regarding the design of the edge of the optic, has clinical experience (as opposed to laboratory tests) with either IOL shown one to be superior to the other in minimizing migration of epithelial cells and thus minimizing Posterior Capsular Opacification (PCO) ???