Mirror telescopic intraocular lens for age-related macular degeneration: Design and preliminary clinical results of the Lipshitz macular implant

A: The LMI mirror telescopic IOL. B: Illustration depicting how the LMI functions. C: The LMI magnifies the central image on the retina. D: Gray trace of light demonstrating the magnification caused by the mirrors.

Schematic representation of LMI showing dimensions.

Diagram of the magnified central image and normal peripheral image.

Laboratory studies performed in designing the LMI.

A: Microphakonit cataract surgery (0.7 mm) is performed. B: The LMI is implanted after the cataract is removed. C: A posterior chamber IOL is being explanted in a pseudophakic eye with ARMD. D: The LMI is implanted after the IOL is explanted.

Quality-of-life questionnaire.

Anterior segment OCT showing adequate space between the cornea and LMI.

A: Fundus photographs from the center of the lens have reflections from the posterior mirror. B: Photographs taken from the periphery of the optic after complete dilatation of the pupil show satisfactory retinal view. C: Fundus fluorescein angiography show good visibility of the retina up to the midperiphery.

Slitlamp view of the LMI.

Postoperative external photograph showing mirror reflexes.