Purpose: To evaluate the early clinical outcomes of a new diffractive extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL). Methods: Prospective case series enrolling patients undergoing cataract surgery with implant...Purpose: To evaluate the early clinical outcomes of a new diffractive extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL). Methods: Prospective case series enrolling patients undergoing cataract surgery with implantation of the EDOF IOL AT LARA (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany). Distance, intermediate and near visual acuity were evaluated during a follow-up of 1 month. Likewise, defocus curve, binocular mesopic contrast sensitivity, perception of photic phenomena, patient satisfaction and spectacle independence were assessed. Results: The study enrolled 38 eyes of 19 patients with a mean age of 69.5 years. A significant reduction of manifest refraction and improvement in corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) was observed with surgery (p < 0.001). All eyes achieved a 1-month postoperative binocular CDVA of 20/20 or better. Likewise, all eyes achieved a DCIVA of 20/30 or better at 1 month postoperatively, and a total of 92.1% achieved DCNVA of 20/40 or better. Concerning refractive predictability, 97.4% of eyes had a 1-month postoperative spherical equivalent within ±0.50 D. The level of patient satisfaction with distance, intermediate and near vision was high, with 95% of patients reporting that they would have the same surgical procedure with the same IOL again. Difficulties in night driving or associated to halos were low. A total of 89% of patients reported to be spectacle independent postoperatively. Conclusions: The EDOF IOL AT LARA is able to provide a functional restoration of the visual function across distances after cataract surgery, with very high levels of patient satisfaction and minimal incidence of photic phenomena.展开更多
This paper reports on investigations into the performance of a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless communication system employing a uniform linear array (ULA) at the transmitter and either a uni-form linear...This paper reports on investigations into the performance of a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless communication system employing a uniform linear array (ULA) at the transmitter and either a uni-form linear array (ULA) or a uniform circular array (UCA) antenna at the receiver. The transmitter is as-sumed to be surrounded by scattering objects while the receiver is postulated to be free from scattering ob-jects. The Laplacian distribution of angle of arrival (AOA) of a signal reaching the receiver is postulated. The performance of bit error rate (BER), capacity and channel estimation for a MIMO system are evaluated for the two cases that the receiver is equipped with ULA or with UCA antennas.展开更多
<strong>Purpose:</strong> To clinically evaluate a new extended depth of focus intraocular lens (ISOPURE, PhysIOL) with optic design modification based on a unique polynomial concept to improve intermediat...<strong>Purpose:</strong> To clinically evaluate a new extended depth of focus intraocular lens (ISOPURE, PhysIOL) with optic design modification based on a unique polynomial concept to improve intermediate vision while keeping the quality of distance vision equal to a monofocal lens. <strong>Methods:</strong> 18 patients (11 female, 7 male, mean age of 69.4 years) with bilateral cataract and regular corneal astigmatism ≤ 1.0 D underwent bilateral cataract surgery with ISOPURE implantation. Patients were followed for up to 6 months. Measured parameters were uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), uncorrected (UIVA) and distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity at 80 cm and 66 cm (DCI80VA, DCI66VA) subjective refraction, defocus curve, tolerance of cylinder induction, and contrast sensitivity. The data from all implanted eyes (all-eyes) and a subset only including the first eye implanted for each patient were analysed. <strong>Results:</strong> The mean manifest refraction spherical equivalent (MRSE) decreased from 1.05 D pre-operatively to ?0.15 D at the 4 - 6 month assessment, with 80.6% of eyes within ±0.50 D of emmetropia. At the final follow-up, mean (SD) monocular CDVA was ?0.06 (0.04) logMAR, DCI80VA was 0.18 (0.08) logMAR and DCI66VA was 0.27 (0.13) logMAR. Despite a cylinder induction of ?0.50 D, uncorrected distance visual acuity of 0.02 logMAR was still achieved. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The ISOPURE intraocular lens provides excellent distance corrected visual acuity for far and intermediate distances along with high contrast sensitivity and good tolerance of residual refractive cylinder.展开更多
Purpose:To evaluate patient satisfaction after implantation of the Tecnis Symfony multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL).Methods:120 eyes of 60 subjects with senile cataract were bilaterally implanted with the Tecnis Symfo...Purpose:To evaluate patient satisfaction after implantation of the Tecnis Symfony multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL).Methods:120 eyes of 60 subjects with senile cataract were bilaterally implanted with the Tecnis Symfony IOL.Follow-up examination was performed 6 months postoperatively.Main outcome measures included uncorrected and corrected distance and near visual acuity,manifest refraction,and visual quality metrics.According to their subjective symptoms patient were divided in two groups:satisfied and unsatisfied.Results:Uncorrected intermediate(0.15±0.11 vs 0.18±0.01,P=0.04)and near(0.26±0.12 vs 0.31±0.11,P=0.04)(UIVA,UNVA)log MAR visual acuity was significantly better,cylindrical error less(0.31±0.36 vs 0.67±0.29,P=0.05),axial length(AL)smaller(23.68±1.3 vs 24.22±1.6,P=0.05),Strehl ratio higher(0.08±0.08 vs 0.05±0.04,P=0.03)and mesopic pupil larger(4.3±1.1 vs 3.7±1.05,P=0.01)among satisfied patients.Residual cylinder,Strehl ratio,halos,mesopic pupil diameter and UNVA were significant predictors of patient satisfaction.Uncorrected distance visual acuity,higher order Strehl ratio and pupil diameter were significant predictors of halos.Near visual acuity significantly correlated(P=0.018,R=0.22)with axial length.Conclusions:Uncorrected cylindrical error,poor reading quality,larger pupil and halos seem to be the most disturbing factors for patients implanted with the Tecnis Symfony IOL.展开更多
文摘Purpose: To evaluate the early clinical outcomes of a new diffractive extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL). Methods: Prospective case series enrolling patients undergoing cataract surgery with implantation of the EDOF IOL AT LARA (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany). Distance, intermediate and near visual acuity were evaluated during a follow-up of 1 month. Likewise, defocus curve, binocular mesopic contrast sensitivity, perception of photic phenomena, patient satisfaction and spectacle independence were assessed. Results: The study enrolled 38 eyes of 19 patients with a mean age of 69.5 years. A significant reduction of manifest refraction and improvement in corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) was observed with surgery (p < 0.001). All eyes achieved a 1-month postoperative binocular CDVA of 20/20 or better. Likewise, all eyes achieved a DCIVA of 20/30 or better at 1 month postoperatively, and a total of 92.1% achieved DCNVA of 20/40 or better. Concerning refractive predictability, 97.4% of eyes had a 1-month postoperative spherical equivalent within ±0.50 D. The level of patient satisfaction with distance, intermediate and near vision was high, with 95% of patients reporting that they would have the same surgical procedure with the same IOL again. Difficulties in night driving or associated to halos were low. A total of 89% of patients reported to be spectacle independent postoperatively. Conclusions: The EDOF IOL AT LARA is able to provide a functional restoration of the visual function across distances after cataract surgery, with very high levels of patient satisfaction and minimal incidence of photic phenomena.
文摘This paper reports on investigations into the performance of a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless communication system employing a uniform linear array (ULA) at the transmitter and either a uni-form linear array (ULA) or a uniform circular array (UCA) antenna at the receiver. The transmitter is as-sumed to be surrounded by scattering objects while the receiver is postulated to be free from scattering ob-jects. The Laplacian distribution of angle of arrival (AOA) of a signal reaching the receiver is postulated. The performance of bit error rate (BER), capacity and channel estimation for a MIMO system are evaluated for the two cases that the receiver is equipped with ULA or with UCA antennas.
文摘<strong>Purpose:</strong> To clinically evaluate a new extended depth of focus intraocular lens (ISOPURE, PhysIOL) with optic design modification based on a unique polynomial concept to improve intermediate vision while keeping the quality of distance vision equal to a monofocal lens. <strong>Methods:</strong> 18 patients (11 female, 7 male, mean age of 69.4 years) with bilateral cataract and regular corneal astigmatism ≤ 1.0 D underwent bilateral cataract surgery with ISOPURE implantation. Patients were followed for up to 6 months. Measured parameters were uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), uncorrected (UIVA) and distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity at 80 cm and 66 cm (DCI80VA, DCI66VA) subjective refraction, defocus curve, tolerance of cylinder induction, and contrast sensitivity. The data from all implanted eyes (all-eyes) and a subset only including the first eye implanted for each patient were analysed. <strong>Results:</strong> The mean manifest refraction spherical equivalent (MRSE) decreased from 1.05 D pre-operatively to ?0.15 D at the 4 - 6 month assessment, with 80.6% of eyes within ±0.50 D of emmetropia. At the final follow-up, mean (SD) monocular CDVA was ?0.06 (0.04) logMAR, DCI80VA was 0.18 (0.08) logMAR and DCI66VA was 0.27 (0.13) logMAR. Despite a cylinder induction of ?0.50 D, uncorrected distance visual acuity of 0.02 logMAR was still achieved. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The ISOPURE intraocular lens provides excellent distance corrected visual acuity for far and intermediate distances along with high contrast sensitivity and good tolerance of residual refractive cylinder.
文摘Purpose:To evaluate patient satisfaction after implantation of the Tecnis Symfony multifocal intraocular lens(MIOL).Methods:120 eyes of 60 subjects with senile cataract were bilaterally implanted with the Tecnis Symfony IOL.Follow-up examination was performed 6 months postoperatively.Main outcome measures included uncorrected and corrected distance and near visual acuity,manifest refraction,and visual quality metrics.According to their subjective symptoms patient were divided in two groups:satisfied and unsatisfied.Results:Uncorrected intermediate(0.15±0.11 vs 0.18±0.01,P=0.04)and near(0.26±0.12 vs 0.31±0.11,P=0.04)(UIVA,UNVA)log MAR visual acuity was significantly better,cylindrical error less(0.31±0.36 vs 0.67±0.29,P=0.05),axial length(AL)smaller(23.68±1.3 vs 24.22±1.6,P=0.05),Strehl ratio higher(0.08±0.08 vs 0.05±0.04,P=0.03)and mesopic pupil larger(4.3±1.1 vs 3.7±1.05,P=0.01)among satisfied patients.Residual cylinder,Strehl ratio,halos,mesopic pupil diameter and UNVA were significant predictors of patient satisfaction.Uncorrected distance visual acuity,higher order Strehl ratio and pupil diameter were significant predictors of halos.Near visual acuity significantly correlated(P=0.018,R=0.22)with axial length.Conclusions:Uncorrected cylindrical error,poor reading quality,larger pupil and halos seem to be the most disturbing factors for patients implanted with the Tecnis Symfony IOL.