Akreos aspheric IOL pluses and minuses

[danie19]

I am looking for information on Akreos aspheric IOL, any good feedback on pluses and minuses.
Thank you for this great forum!

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

Aspheric design, same power edge to edge, able to go through a very small incision, used extensively in Europe already - those are the plusses.  Only used in the US for a year or so and negates less spherical abberation than tecnis or acrysof IQ which could in theory be a good or bad thing depending on the eye.  Overall, it is a very fine lens, I have no problem with it.  Nothing to worry about if your surgeon likes it.  He chooses it for a reason because it gives him better results than the older version.  What you really need to be most concerned about is the skill and results of your surgeon.

MJK MD

[danie19]

What are the differences between Akreos and Tecnis Aspheric Monofocals that you an relate to me about.   I understand that light conditions  probably determine the differences.  Would I have to wear sunglasses all the time with either of them?  Can monovision work with eiher of them without prior use of contacts?  

[danie19]

I thank you for your feedback.  I just read about the Akreos calcificationproblems due to being "hydrophilic acrylic". These are terms I don't comprehend. Is this something I should be afraid of?  I also read that I should ask my doctor to explain where the depth of field begins with the lens he is going to use. My right eye will be done first and I would like to get it set for distance with some intermediate. I use bifocals now which I got in Feb 07 and now have huge halos at night driving as well as glare problems. I use the computer a lot and watch TV. Can't read labels or read good either unles I am very close to image. My doctor does do Crystalens 50 also but not the CL AO yet which is the newest one and I understand is much better.