Shail Vasavada, DO, emphasizes that while cataract can improve visual outcomes, concern is still present that it may worsen disease and vision among patients with cataracts and macular degeneration. An investigator-lead study demonstrated AcrySof's IQ Vivity (Alcon) nonrefractive, extended range intraocular lenses provided good monocular distance, intermediate and near visual acuity without compromising contrast sensitivity.
