Panoptix trifocal IOL (Alcon)

Model: Alcon, IQ Panoptix, 20D, diffractive multifocal, trifocal, yellowish

Panoptix USAF resolution target image at each distance (pupil 3.8 mm)

Panoptix is a typical trifocal IOL. With the Panoptix, the image was hazy compared with that of the monofocal IOL at 6 m. Blurring was observed as the model eye got closer and the image became clear again at approximately 75 cm. Subsequently, the clarity decreased as the distance decreased. Image became clear again at approximately 55 cm. Subsequently, the clarity decreased as the distance decreased.

Panoptix, Night street (pupil 4.8 mm), halo

This video was taken at night, using a mobile model eye. Compared to a monofocal IOL, halos are visible around bright lights (traffic lights, headlights, taillights) with Panoptix IOL. This is a typical phenomenon seen with diffractive multifocal IOLs. The larger the pupil, the more pronounced the halos are.

A slightly hazy view of a building with a blue banner text in Korean, indicating a message about a fish market. The image appears foggy or unclear. This photo was taken by Panoptix trifocal IOL (Alcon)
Panoptix, Day, building (pupil 3.8 mm)

Compared to monofocal IOLs, a distant buildings appears slightly hazy, as if in a fog with Panoptix IOL (Alcon). This is a typical phenomenon seen with diffractive multifocal IOLs.

A blurred nighttime image of a building with illuminated signs, displaying halos around bright lights, typical of diffractive multifocal IOLs. This photo was taken by Panoptix trifocal IOL (Alcon) at night.
Panoptix, Night, building (pupil 4.8 mm), halo

With Panoptix IOL (Alcon), halos around bright lights are more noticeable than with a monofocal IOL at night. This is typical of diffractive multifocal IOLs. Larger pupils make it even more noticeable.

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