What is OP‑VIEW AS?

OP‑VIEW AS is a hydrophobic acrylic aspheric foldable intraocular lens (IOL) designed for long-term clarity and stable fixation in cataract surgery. It features a 360° square-edge design to help reduce posterior capsule opacification (PCO), UV and blue light filtration for retinal protection, and glistening-resistant material with ultra-low <1% water content.

What is the refractive index of OP‑VIEW AS?

OP‑VIEW AS has a refractive index of 1.557, which is characteristic of high-quality hydrophobic acrylic material. This enables a thinner optic profile while maintaining excellent optical power — supporting foldable micro-incision implantation.

What diopter range is available for OP‑VIEW AS?

OP‑VIEW AS is available in +5.00 D to +30.00 D range in 0.5 diopter increments, covering the vast majority of clinical cataract cases.

How does the 360° square edge design help reduce PCO?

The 360° square-edge profile creates a sharp discontinuity at the optic-capsule interface that acts as a mechanical barrier to lens epithelial cell migration — the primary cause of posterior capsule opacification. This design is widely recognized in ophthalmic literature as an effective approach to reducing PCO rates.

Does OP‑VIEW AS filter UV and blue light?

Yes. OP‑VIEW AS incorporates UV and blue light filtration chromophores into the hydrophobic acrylic material, providing ongoing protection to the retina from potentially harmful short-wavelength light — similar to the natural crystalline lens function.

What is the difference between OP‑VIEW AS and i‑Nera?

OP‑VIEW AS is a hydrophobic acrylic IOL with <1% water content, refractive index 1.557, and 360° square edge. i‑Nera is a hydrophilic acrylic IOL with modified C-loop haptics. Both are aspheric and foldable. OP‑VIEW AS is positioned for surgeons who prefer hydrophobic material properties including glistening resistance and UV/blue filtration. i‑Nera is positioned for surgeons who prefer hydrophilic handling characteristics. Agaaz offers both to match surgeon preference.

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Q: What is the refractive index of OP‑VIEW AS?

OP‑VIEW AS has a refractive index of 1.557, which is characteristic of high-quality hydrophobic acrylic material. This enables a thinner optic profile while maintaining excellent optical power — supporting foldable micro-incision implantation.

Q: What diopter range is available for OP‑VIEW AS?

OP‑VIEW AS is available in +5.00 D to +30.00 D range in 0.5 diopter increments, covering the vast majority of clinical cataract cases.

Q: How does the 360° square edge design help reduce PCO?

The 360° square-edge profile creates a sharp discontinuity at the optic-capsule interface that acts as a mechanical barrier to lens epithelial cell migration — the primary cause of posterior capsule opacification. This design is widely recognized in ophthalmic literature as an effective approach to reducing PCO rates.

Q: Does OP‑VIEW AS filter UV and blue light?

Yes. OP‑VIEW AS incorporates UV and blue light filtration chromophores into the hydrophobic acrylic material, providing ongoing protection to the retina from potentially harmful short-wavelength light — similar to the natural crystalline lens function.

Q: What is the difference between OP‑VIEW AS and i‑Nera?

OP‑VIEW AS is a hydrophobic acrylic IOL with <1% water content, refractive index 1.557, and 360° square edge. i‑Nera is a hydrophilic acrylic IOL with modified C-loop haptics. Both are aspheric and foldable. OP‑VIEW AS is positioned for surgeons who prefer hydrophobic material properties including glistening resistance and UV/blue filtration. i‑Nera is positioned for surgeons who prefer hydrophilic handling characteristics. Agaaz offers both to match surgeon preference.

Hydrophobic acrylic aspheric foldable IOL with a 360° square-edge PCO barrier and glistening-resistant material, built for long-term clarity and stable fixation.

1.557

Refractive index

<1%

Water content

360°

Square Edge

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Engineering anatomy

Cut it anywhere. The edge stays square.

OP-VIEW AS is a single piece of high-index hydrophobic acrylic: a 6.0 mm aspheric optic with two modified-C haptics. Slide the light sheet across the optic and read the section on the screen. The profile thins toward the periphery and finishes in the same square edge all the way round, the 360° barrier the design relies on.

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OP-VIEW AS, optic and haptics (one material)Light sheet and the section it cutsProjection screen, section drawn ×1.25 across, ×4 through thicknessSchematic. The 6.0 mm optic diameter and 360° square edge are published specifications; the chord length shown is exact circle geometry for that diameter. Centre thickness and surface curvature are representative only (they change with dioptric power) and thickness is exaggerated four times so the edge can be read. Haptic shape is illustrative.

Optic: 6.00 mm aspheric
Edge: 360° square
Material: PEA/PEMA hydrophobic acrylic, BDDA cross-linked
Refractive index: 1.557
Water content: <1%
Power range: +5.00 to +30.00 D, 0.5 D steps
Overall diameter: 12.50 or 13.00 mm
Light filtration: UV (378 nm cut-off) + blue
Sterilisation: EO · 3-year shelf life

Three layers of
long-term protection.

OP‑VIEW AS combines structural, material, and optical protection into a single hydrophobic platform.

Built-In Protection

360° square-edge blocks epithelial cell migration. UV + blue filtration shields the retina. Ultra-low water content resists glistenings.

360°

Square Edge PCO Barrier

UV+Blue

Light Filtration

<1%

Water • Anti-Glistening

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Hydrophobic acrylic precision, engineered for clarity and protection.

Engineering anatomy

Preloaded, two ways.

The same optic also comes ready inside the injector: in the Agaaz standard preloaded system, or in the Medicel system imported from Switzerland. Neither needs the lens handled. Choose a system and step through its method of use, from viscoelastic to the click-lock.

Optic, plunger head and cannulaC-loop haptics, blue silicone tip and blue rodViscoelasticHousing, cartridge wings and nozzle (schematic)Schematic, not to scale: the lens is drawn larger than the injector so the fold can be read, and nozzle and body proportions are illustrative. The steps follow the published method of use for each system; always follow the instructions for use supplied with the lens.

Standard incisions: 2.6 · 2.8 · 3.0 mm
Medicel incisions: 2.4 · 2.6 · 2.8 mm
Standard tip · dock-in: 2.10 · 2.40 mm
Tip angulation: 60° (standard)
Medicel: Switzerland · optional haptic pre-folding
Also supplied: Butterfly cartridge + injector

Incisions are wound assisted · into the wound · into the bag. Standard method of use: 1, push the plunger forward until the lateral notch is flush with the housing end and it clicks; 2, apply viscoelastic from the distal end to the complete tip, and to the top and bottom of the lens; 3, press the wings together to the click-lock; 4, press the plunger forward until the blue silicone tip reaches the end of the housing. Medicel: viscoelastic into the cartridge and along the lens path, optional haptic pre-folding, then the click-lock wings close and it is ready for delivery.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical profile.

Formulated for hydrophobic behaviour, balancing machining precision, refractive index, and foldability.

Material

Hydrophobic Acrylic

Ultra-low <1% water content for true hydrophobicity¹

Optic Design

Aspheric

Improved contrast sensitivity, reduced glare

Refractive index

1.557

Optimal power in thin profile for foldable delivery

Edge Design

360° Square Edge

Mechanical barrier to reduce PCO risk

Diopter range

+5.00 D to +30.00 D

Available in 0.5 diopter increments

Filtration

UV + Blue Light

Chromophore-based retinal protection

Material behaviour

Tg 11.4°C and an elastic modulus of 2.9 MPa support a soft, foldable material, engineered for small-incision delivery and controlled, rapid unfolding. OP‑VIEW AS folds more readily than most hydrophobic acrylics on the market.¹

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11.4°C

Glass Transition Temp

2.9 MPa

Elastic Modulus

235%

Elongation at Break

378 nm

UV Cut-off

4.0 MPa

Tensile Strength

¹ Based on Agaaz internal material characterization data.

Why surgeons trust
hydrophobic aspheric.

OP‑VIEW AS targets three long-term priorities in cataract surgery: PCO reduction, optical integrity, and retinal safety.

PCO Prevention Architecture

The 360° square-edge creates a sharp discontinuity at the optic-capsule interface, mechanically blocking the lens epithelial cell migration that drives posterior capsule opacification.

Square Edge

Retinal Light Protection

UV and blue light filtering chromophores embedded in the material protect the retina the way the natural crystalline lens does, reducing phototoxic exposure to the macula.

UV + Blue Filter

Glistening resistance

Ultra-low <1% water content supports truly hydrophobic material behaviour, designed to resist microvacuole formation (glistenings) that can degrade optical quality over time.

Long-Term Clarity

Aspheric Contrast Enhancement

The aspheric profile improves contrast sensitivity across lighting conditions, so patients keep functional vision quality in everyday activities.

Optical Quality

PUBLISHED RESEARCH

What the published literature says about hydrophobic acrylic aspheric iols

The clinical case for this product category does not rest on our own material. The studies below are independent, peer-reviewed and indexed in PubMed, and they cover hydrophobic acrylic aspheric iols as a subject. Each entry links to its PubMed record so the primary source can be read in full.

Randomized Controlled TrialGlistenings, anterior/posterior capsular opacification and incidence of Nd:YAG laser treatments with two aspheric hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses - a long-term intra-individual studyJohansson B (2017) · Acta ophthalmologica · PMID 28371401
Randomized Controlled TrialGlistenings 9 years after phacoemulsification in hydrophobic and hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lensesChang A & Kugelberg M (2015) · Journal of cataract and refractive surgery · PMID 26100954
Randomized Controlled TrialIntraindividual comparative analysis of capsule opacification after implantation of 2 single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses models: Three-year follow-upKahraman G et al. (2015) · Journal of cataract and refractive surgery · PMID 25953472

Independent peer-reviewed publications indexed in PubMed. Listed as clinical background on the molecule and device class; they are not studies of Agaaz products and imply no endorsement.

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OP-VIEW AS

Cut it anywhere. The edge stays square.

Three layers of
long-term protection.

Built-In Protection

See OP‑VIEW AS up close.

Preloaded, two ways.

Technical profile.

Material

Optic Design

Refractive index

Edge Design

Diopter range

Filtration

Material behaviour

Why surgeons trust
hydrophobic aspheric.

PCO Prevention Architecture

Retinal Light Protection

Glistening resistance

Aspheric Contrast Enhancement

What the published literature says about hydrophobic acrylic aspheric iols

Further reading

Interested in OP‑VIEW AS?

OP-VIEW AS

Three layers of long-term protection.

Built-In Protection

See OP‑VIEW AS up close.

Technical profile.

Material

Optic Design

Refractive index

Edge Design

Diopter range

Filtration

Material behaviour

Why surgeons trust hydrophobic aspheric.

PCO Prevention Architecture

Retinal Light Protection

Glistening resistance

Aspheric Contrast Enhancement

What the published literature says about hydrophobic acrylic aspheric iols

Further reading

Interested in OP‑VIEW AS?

Three layers of
long-term protection.

Why surgeons trust
hydrophobic aspheric.