BL038

POD F GF test intraocular lens (IOL) is a foldable IOL with a quadripode “POD” open-loop design intended for capsular bag implantation. The IOL is made of the proprietary hydrophobic glistening-free (GFree®) material containing a UV-blocker and additional blue blocker. The material is a hydrophobic acrylic copolymer of medical quality which includes a UV (wavelength < 400 nm) absorbing filter and a blue light-filtering chromophore which is covalently bounded to the hydrophobic material. The optical part of the test POD F GF lens is biconvex and aspherical partially compensating the positive spherical aberration of the cornea. The optic bears a diffractive TRIFOCAL element on its anterior side (toward patient pupil), allowing for presbyopia correction and spectacle independence for near and intermediate visions. The add-power at the IOL plane for the near vision is + 3.5 diopters and for the intermediate vision + 1.75 diopters. POD F GF is intended for implantation in the capsular bag after human lens extraction after cataract. The IOL material is capable of being folded prior to insertion, allowing placement through an incision (2.0-2.2 mm) smaller than the optic diameter of the lens. After surgical insertion into the eye, the lens unfolds to ReSTOR the optical performance. The supporting haptics provide for proper positioning and fixation of the IOL optic within the eye.