Impact of Glistenings in AcrySof Intraocular Lenses on Visual Quality

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Any central corneal pathology that could have impact on vision other than mild guttata felt unlikely to have any impact on corneal clarity.
• •2. Any documented glaucoma of any kind.
• •3. Any macular pathology except minimal drusen without retinal pigment epithelial pathology felt to be consistent with normal vision.
• •4. Any diabetic retinopathy other than minimal background diabetic retinopathy felt unlikely to affect vision.
• •5. Any other cause of central visual acuity loss including optic nerve, occipital cortex dysfunction or amblyopia.
• •6. Diagnosis of dry eye syndrome, defined as any corneal staining with fluorescein
• •7. Presence of any central posterior capsular opacification. Previous YAG laser capsulotomy is allowed.
• •8. Any surgical complication having to do with the capsule such as a broken capsule or zonular dialysis or iris trauma or any other complication felt to in any way impact upon the quality of the visual result.
• •9. Any contraindication to pupil dilation