Influence of surface light scattering and glistenings of intraocular lenses on visual function 15 to 20 years after surgery

The hydrophobic acrylic IOL was associated with a significantly greater level of surface light scattering and glistenings than the silicone IOLs and PMMA IOLs 15 to 20 years postoperatively. However, the optical phenomena within the optics of the hydrophobic acrylic IOL did not influence the patients' visual function.