Bilateral TECNIS Odyssey implantation delivers strong visual acuity and high patient satisfaction at 3 months

Bilateral implantation of the TECNIS Odyssey intraocular lens (IOL) was associated with strong uncorrected visual acuity across distance ranges at 3 months, high levels of spectacle independence, and universal patient satisfaction, according to a study.

The single-center study included 40 patients who underwent bilateral implantation of the IOL during cataract surgery with presbyopia-correcting intent.

During a single follow-up visit at 3 months, investigators measured binocular uncorrected visual acuity under photopic conditions at 6 meters, 66 centimeters, 40 centimeters, and 33 centimeters. Mean logMAR visual acuities were -0.05 ± 0.06 at distance, 0.02 ± 0.12 at intermediate, 0.04 ± 0.10 at near, and -0.02 ± 0.07 at extreme near.

The most frequently reported dysphotopsias experienced “always” included halos (32%), nighttime glare (30%), and rings or spiderwebs (18%). However, only 5% and 2% of participants reported being “extremely” bothered by nighttime glare or spiderwebs, respectively. No patients reported being “extremely” bothered by halos.

All subjects indicated they were satisfied with their vision at the 3-month follow-up visit, with 80% of reporting that they needed glasses “not at all” or only “a little of the time.”

Reference
Hacopian AG, Brunson PB, Hall B. Patient Reported Outcomes and Visual Acuity After Bilateral Implantation of a Next Generation Presbyopia Correcting Intraocular Lens. Clin Ophthalmol. 2026;20:572703. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S572703. PMID: 41768396; PMCID: PMC12945546.