Eric Donnenfeld, MD

Eric Donnenfeld, MD

“Aspire has earned a place in my routine cases — and the predictability is why.”

A peer's perspective on Aspire's refractive predictability, measured defocus range, and track record as an enhanced monofocal

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Enhanced monofocals have moved from novel to established — the question now is which one becomes your go-to choice ?

“Following Aspire's refractive predictability and its defocus performance — and watching the evidence base accumulate — I'm confident recommending it for patients who want dependable distance and functional intermediate vision.”
— Eric Donnenfeld, MD

A lens with a proven track record and predictable outcomes

In this study, patients had improved intermediate vision and refractive predictability outcomes

enVista Aspire intraocular lens
The predictability, measured range, and supporting evidence make Aspire a lens surgeons can rely on.

What the predictability and defocus data show

Refractive predictability and range-of-vision evidence

Outcome 1

In this study patients maintained 20/32 or better across the measured defocus range

Ambispective multicenter study, n=82
Single-arm, ambispective, multicenter study; no comparator. Bilateral emmetropia or mini-monovision was permitted at surgeon discretion; mini-monovision is a material confounder for binocular intermediate-vision outcomes.

100%Binocular CDVA ≥20/32
65.9%Binocular DCIVA ≥20/32(0.21 logMAR)
Approximately+1.00 to −1.25DDefocus range at 20/32-or-
better

Donnenfeld, ASCRS 2026

Outcome 2

You hit your refractive target

Prospective observational, peer-reviewed; n=29 eyes

0.02 ± 0.29DMean MRSE (+/− SD)
96.6%Eyes within ±0.50D of target

Feltrin de Barros, J Refract Surg 2025

Eric Donnenfeld, MD
“The defocus curve is why I keep coming back to Aspire for patients who live at intermediate — the computer, the dashboard — because it holds 20/32 or better across the distance-to-intermediate range, giving them the vision they need.”

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Download the copy of the source studies referenced on this page — Dr. Donnenfeld's visual acuity and defocus data, and the Feltrin-de-Barros refractive predictability results.

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enVista Aspire & enVista Aspire™ toric hydrophobic acrylic IOLs Indications and Important Safety Information

Indications:

The enVista AspireTM hydrophobic acrylic IOL (non-preloaded model: EA / preloaded into shuttle models: EPA, EC20A, EC24A) is indicated for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye in adult patients for the visual correction of aphakia following removal of a cataractous lens.

The enVista AspireTM toric hydrophobic acrylic IOL (non-preloaded model: ETA / preloaded into shuttle models: ETPA, ETC20A, ETC24A) is indicated for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye in adult patients for the visual correction of aphakia and corneal astigmatism following the removal of a cataractous lens for improved uncorrected distance vision

Device Description:

The enVista Aspire and enVista Aspire toric IOLs use an optical modification of the posterior aspheric surface to create a small continuous increase in IOL power within the central 1.5 mm diameter to slightly extend the depth of focus. However, clinically meaningful extension of the depth of focus has not been demonstrated in clinical trials.

Warnings:

enVista Aspire and enVista Aspire toric IOLs: Physicians considering IOL implantation under any of the following circumstances should weigh the potential risk/benefit ratio: (1) Recurrent severe anterior or posterior segment inflammation or uveitis; (2) Patients in whom the IOL may affect the ability to observe, diagnose, or treat posterior segment diseases; (3) Surgical difficulties at the time of cataract extraction, which might increase the potential for complications (e.g., persistent bleeding, significant iris damage, uncontrolled positive pressure, or significant vitreous prolapse or loss); (4) A distorted eye due to previous trauma or developmental defect in which appropriate support of the IOL is not possible; (5) Circumstances that would result in damage to the endothelium during implantation; (6) Suspected microbial infection; (7) Patients in whom neither the posterior capsule nor zonules are intact enough to provide support.

enVista Aspire toric IOL only: Rotation of the IOL away from the intended axis can reduce its astigmatic correction. Misalignment greater than 30° may increase postoperative refractive cylinder. If necessary, IOL positioning should occur prior to capsule fibrosis and IOL encapsulation.

Precautions:

1. Neither the safety and effectiveness, nor the effects of the Aspire IOL optical design on depth of focus, contrast sensitivity, and subjective visual disturbances (glare, halo, etc.) have been evaluated clinically. MTF testing of the Aspire IOL optical design (used in model ETA) may aid the surgeon in understanding the theoretical image quality expected with the Aspire IOL compared to the enVista monofocal IOL MX60E. However, these do not fully assess all aspects of clinical difficulties under all conditions. Surgeons must weigh the potential benefits of the modified optical design of the Aspire IOL (model ETA) against the potential for risks associated with a degradation in vision quality and the lack of clinical data to characterize the impact of the Aspire IOL optical design on contrast sensitivity and subjective visual disturbance. These considerations may be especially relevant to patients with certain pre-existing ocular conditions (prior corneal refractive surgery, irregular corneal astigmatism, severe corneal dystrophy, macular disease, optic nerve atrophy, etc.) or intraoperative conditions (posterior capsular rupture, complications in which the IOL stability could be compromised, inability to place IOL in capsular bag, etc).

2. The safety and effectiveness of the IOL have not been substantiated in patients with pre-existing ocular conditions and intraoperative complications. Careful preoperative evaluation and sound clinical judgment should be used by the surgeon to decide the benefit/risk ratio before implanting an IOL in a patient with one or more of these conditions. Physicians considering IOL implantation in such patients should explore the use of alternative methods of aphakic correction and consider IOL implantation only if alternatives are deemed unsatisfactory in meeting the needs of the patient.

3. Patients with preoperative problems, such as corneal endothelial disease, abnormal cornea, macular degeneration, retinal degeneration, glaucoma, and chronic drug miosis may not achieve the visual acuity of patients without such problems. The physician must determine the benefits to be derived from IOL implantation when such conditions exist.

Adverse Events: As with any surgical procedure, there is risk involved. Potential complications accompanying cataract or implant surgery may include, but are not limited to the following: corneal endothelial damage, infection (endophthalmitis), retinal detachment, vitritis, cystoid macular edema, corneal edema, pupillary block, cyclitic membrane, iris prolapse, hypopyon transient or persistent glaucoma, and secondary surgical intervention. Secondary surgical interventions include but are not limited to: lens repositioning, lens replacement, vitreous aspiration or iridectomy for pupillary block, wound leak repair, and retinal detachment repair.

Caution: Federal law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Attention: This is not all you need to know. Please refer to the enVista Aspire and enVista Aspire toric IOL Directions For Use labeling for a complete listing of indications, full risk and safety information, clinical study information, etc.

References and disclosures

1. Donnenfeld ED. Visual acuity and defocus performance with enVista Aspire. Presented at ASCRS 2026.
2. Feltrin de Barros M, Gouvea L, Hill C, Santhiago MR, Waring GO IV, Rocha KM. Optical Performance and Refractive Outcomes of a New Monofocal Intraocular Lens With Intermediate Optimized Optics. Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2025;41(10):e1069-e1075. doi:10.3928/1081597X-20250724-02


Author disclosures

Donnenfeld disclosure — Eric Donnenfeld, MD, reports consulting, advisory and/or equity relationships with AbbVie, Aldeyra, Allegro, Alcon, Aurion, AVTRMed, Bausch + Lomb, BVI, BlephEx, CorneaGen, Covalent, Crystilex, ELT Sight, Glaukos, Horizon Surgical, Icon Biosciences, Iveric Bio, Johnson & Johnson, Kala, Katena, Lacripen, Laverbio, LensGen, Mati Pharmaceuticals, Mynosys, Nordic Pharma, OcuHub, Ocular Innovations, Ocular Therapeutix, Oculis, Omega Ophthalmics, PRN, Rayner, ReTear, Singular Strategies, Strathspey Crown, Surface, Tarsus, TearScience, TenPoint, Versant Ventures, Visionary Ventures and Zeiss.

Feltrin de Barros: KMR and GOW are consultants for Bausch & Lomb, Inc. The remaining authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. Funding: Bausch & Lomb.