Description

IOL Match is a mobile application built for ophthalmic surgeons who face a decision that shapes their patients' vision for years, the choice of the intraocular lens. Far from a simple database, it supports the surgeon at every stage, from the biometric measurements to the final selection. Its principle rests on a clear checklist. Nothing important slips through the cracks during biometry, whether it concerns premium implants, refractive data or the preoperative parameters. The app also invites the patient to complete a short questionnaire about their visual habits, their waking hours and their preferred working distances. These often overlooked details help steer the choice toward a lens that truly fits a way of life, and not just a refraction. The heart of the tool remains the visual comparison of defocus curves. By displaying side by side how each implant behaves at different distances, IOL Match makes immediate an assessment that once required juggling several datasheets. The surgeon can also simulate monovision scenarios and explain their choices to the patient through clear graphics, which strengthens buy-in and satisfaction after surgery. Every comparison stays anchored in the patient in front of the surgeon rather than in an average case. Useful to seasoned surgeons and newcomers alike, IOL Match finally serves as a teaching tool for cataract and refractive lens surgery. Free and free of any conflict of interest, it is available on iOS and Android.