Table 2 Comparison between the IMT and newer SING IMT.

From: Implantable vision-enhancing devices and postoperative rehabilitation in advanced age-related macular degeneration

Parameters

IMT

SING IMT

Magnification

×2.2/×2.7

×2.7

Optics diameter (mm)

3.60

Same

AXL (height, mm)

4.40

Same

Overall diameter (mm)a

13.5

10.8

Incision size (mm)

10–12

6.5–7.5

Capsulorhexis size (mm)

7

5.5

ECD loss

23–25%

7.9%

Corneal clearance post op ACD (mm)

2.5

3.5

Sutures

8–12

3–4

Manipulation

High rate

Almost none

Surgical duration (min)

60

<30

Surgical procedure

For skilled surgeon

Simpler, less complicated

  1. Adapted from Grzybowski et al. 2020.
  2. AXL axial length, ECD endothelium cell density, ACD anterior chamber depth.
  3. aIncluding the haptic loop.
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