Table 1

Results of colour contrast sensitivity function testing without and with glare in a refractive multifocal IOL (Allergan SA 40N) through the distance focus (n = 15), through the near focus (n = 15) and in a monofocal intraocular lens (n = 11, Allergan SI 40 NB). (cpd = cycles per degree)

cpd SA40N distance focus SA40N near focus SI40NB
CCS function without glare in refractive multifocal IOLs and monofocal IOLs
0.514.59  (12.02)15.09  (13.12)21.37  (11.42)
19.45 (5.82)10.15 (7.10)16.20 (5.92)
34.24 (2.10)4.22 (1.94)6.76 (4.23)
62.97 (2.14)2.26 (1.08)3.63 (2.05)
11.40.79 (0.75)0.95 (0.81)1.55 (0.94)
22.80.27 (0.50)0.18 (0.41)1.11 (0.38)
CCS function with glare in refractive multifocal IOLs and monofocal IOLs
0.510.37 (3.75)9.55 (2.29)13.79 (5.22)
17.68 (2.64)8.04 (3.79)11.02 (3.29)
33.66 (1.34)3.06 (2.01)4.50 (1.87)
62.02 (1.08)0.94 (0.74)2.19 (0.69)
11.40.39 (0.57)0.29 (0.52)1.08 (0.79)
22.80.09 (0.30)0.17 (0.40)0.09 (0.30)