Most of us have been programmed to believe that almost universally
foldable IOLs made up of silicone or acrylic are superior to rigid IOLS
made up of Polymethylmethacrylate. But the evidence suggests otherwise. The primary benefit of the foldable IOLs are their ability to be inserted through smaller incisions and perhaps that is their only true virtue.
Please go through this article published in CRS today to get the view from the leading cataract surgeon of the United States Dr. David Chang:
http://www.globalsight.org/pdf/Lessons_all_cataract_surgeons.pdf
OR
https://crstoday.com/articles/2017-jun/lessons-all-cataract-surgeons-can-learn-from-the-developing
OR
http://www.globalsight.org/about-us/advisory-board/advisor-s-blog/573-lessons-all-cataract-surgeons-can-learn-from-the-developing-world