Visual Outcomes And Patient Satisfaction In Young Professionals And Active Drivers With Panoptix Clareon Multifocal Intraocular Lenses After Cataract Surgery

The purpose of this study is to evaluate visual outcomes and patient satisfaction following the implantation of PanOptix Clareon Multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in young working people and active drivers undergoing cataract surgery. The study examines improvements in distance, intermediate, and near visual acuity along with patient-reported satisfaction, including clarity of vision, ease of driving in different lighting conditions, and incidence of dysphotopsia.

Multifocal IOL, cataract surgery, PanOptix Clareon, patient satisfaction 

This study included 30 patients (60 eyes) aged 50-64, all of whom were active working people and drivers with varying degrees of cataracts and refractive errors. All patients underwent phacoemulsification cataract surgery with implantation of the PanOptix Clareon Multifocal IOL. Preoperative assessments: UDVA, CDVA, CNVA. Postoperative assessments: Distance, intermediate, and near visual acuity at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months, patient-reported satisfaction using a standardized questionnaire assessing clarity of vision, ability to drive in different lighting conditions, and overall comfort with the IOL, presence and severity of dysphotopsia (glare, halos) with a specific focus on night driving.

All patients demonstrated significant improvements in visual acuity. By the third postoperative month, mean UDVA: 20/20, mean intermediate VA (60 cm) J1 in 96% of cases, mean near VA (40 cm): J1+ in 95% of cases. Patients reported no difficulty in driving during the day, 98% of patients reported excellent vision when reading road signs and dashboards, 95% of patients experienced improved confidence in night driving, dysphotopsia was reported in 5% of cases but was described as mild and non-disruptive. No significant postoperative complications were observed. Visual outcomes remained stable across all follow-up visits.

The PanOptix Clareon Multifocal IOL provides excellent visual outcomes across all distances, making it a highly effective choice for young working people and active drivers. The advanced Clareon IOL appears to reduce dysphotopsia symptoms. Patients reported significant independence from glasses and enhanced confidence while driving in various lighting conditions.