Application of intraocular lenses with yellow and clear spectral filters (literature review)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) is the only surgical method for the correction of postoperative aphakia following cataract extraction. An important criterion for IOL selection is the presence or absence of a light filter, which may be yellow-tinted (with a chromophore) or clear. Various filters can differentially affect the spectral characteristics oflight perceived by the pseudophakic eye, as well as visual function, postoperative adaptation, and patients’ quality of life. The choice of an implanted IOL with a light filter should be i ndividualized and based on the patient’s cli nical characteristics. Purpose. To present an overview of current data on the use of IOLs with different spectral filters, highlighting their benefits, limitations, and unresolved issues. Material and methods. Literature analysis was performed using major databases (PubMed, Scopus, eLIBRARY.RU, etc.), focusing on clinical and experimental studies published on this topic. Results. The review summarizes the effects of yellow- and clear-filter IOLs on visual functions: visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, color perception, sleep quality, and psycho-emotional status. The advantages and limitations of each filter type are discussed. Conclusion. IOLs with different spectral filters have distinct indications and limitations. To date, no unified clinical algorithm exists for filter selection, which underscores the need for further research and the development of practical recommendations. Keywords: cataract, intraocular lens, spectral filter, yellow lens, clear lens, chromophore, visual quality, the spatial contrast sensitivity, AMD
Source: POINT OF VIEW EAST – WEST
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204944951