Purpose

A retrospective analysis of visual function and postoperative complaints in patients after posterior vitrectomy and multifocal Mplus or MplusX intraocular lens implantation.

Material and methods

14 patients (14 eyes) were enrolled in the study. All patients underwent posterior vitrectomy due to underlying retinal pathologies. A combined procedure of phacovitrectomy was performed in some patients, whereas others underwent a separate cataract extraction as a second stage of treatment. The Mplus or MplusX intraocular lenses were implanted in all cases and the postoperative visual function and patient complaints were analysed.

Results

Multifocal lens explantation was not necessary in any case. Good uncorrected distance and near visual acuity was achieved in most cases. When implanted prior to vitrectomy, the intraocular lenses did not limit the view into the posterior segment, so precise manipulations within the macula and peripheral retina were feasible. The right choice between Mplus and MplusX minimises the rate of postoperative complaints.

Conclusions

The multifocal Mplus and MplusX intraocular lenses offer a good alternative for patients who need posterior vitrectomy and still want to achieve good uncorrected distance and near visual acuity.