Abstract
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction after implantation of an enhanced monofocal intraocular lens (TECNIS Eyhance ICB00) in patients with idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM) who underwent cataract surgery with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). METHODS: This is a single-center, retrospective, comparative study. In total, 61 eyes of 61 patients with idiopathic ERM and cataracts were included. We measured the uncorrected near and intermediate visual acuity (UNVA and UIVA), uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity (UDVA and CDVA), central macular thickness, defocus curves, and contrast sensitivity 3-6 months after the surgery. Overall patient satisfaction was assessed using a questionnaire at the 1-month follow-up visit. RESULTS: The ICB00 group showed better near and intermediate visual acuity than the monofocal group (TECNIS ZCB00); however, no statistically significant differences were found between the groups. The ICB00 group exhibited wider defocus curves at near to far distances (-3.0 to +2.0 D) than the ZCB00 group. There were no significant differences in the results of the contrast sensitivity test, dysphotopsia, spectacle dependence, or patient satisfaction between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: In combined PPV and cataract surgery for ERM patients, ICB00 resulted in good visual acuity with a smoother defocus curve compared to the ZCB00 group.