Injector Force
A laboratory analysis of the variation in resistance force during intraocular lenses injection by modern injectors and assessment of ...
AH Cytokine and Chemokine changes after FLACS
A study of postoperative inflammation after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery showed th...
In Clinical and laboratory research, Jan 30, 2026
2025: 57+ publications
2025:57+ publications from the Heidelberg University Hospital Eye Department and the David J Appl...
In news, Dec 31, 2025
2025 - Good News!
Good news to end 2025: the first African country to eliminate river blindness: the Republic of Ni...
In laboratory news, Dec 31, 2025
Refining mini-monovision
In a laboratory study, both Acunex Quantum and RayOne EMV are suitable for mini-monovision. ### H...
In lab research, Dec 24, 2025Welcome
The David J Apple® Laboratory continues the pioneering work of Dr. David Apple which focuses on intraocular lens research and improving cataract surgery techniques.
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Two Apple cores
The core of the laboratory is the people who do the research. While David Apple was alive, he called his researchers the Apple Korps. Now one can talk of a New Generation of Auffarth-Apple Korps.
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Refining mini-monovision
In a laboratory study, both Acunex Quantum and RayOne EMV are suitable for mini-monovision. ### Happy Christmas from the Apple Lab!
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2025 - Good News!
Good news to end 2025: the first African country to eliminate river blindness: the Republic of Niger leads the way.
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2025: 57+ publications
2025:57+ publications from the Heidelberg University Hospital Eye Department and the David J Apple Centre for Vision Research.
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lOL opacification after vitrectomy and gas injection
Hydrophilic intraocular lenses can opacify due to calcium deposition after pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal gas injection, requiring IOL explantation.
In Dec 27, 2018
CSI:Heidelberg Episode 2
"CSI Heidelberg Episode 2 focuses on multifocal and EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus) intraocular lens (IOL) technology, highlighting their features, benefits, and challenges.
In news, publication, Oct 01, 2018 Light scattering
Researchers at the David J Apple Lab studied glistening formation and light scattering in six hydrophobic-acrylic intraocular lenses, finding glistenings in five models but not in the Kowa IOL.
In research, publication, Sep 14, 2018 Functional results and photic phenomena with Mini WELL Ready IOL
The study evaluated the clinical outcomes of the Mini WELL Ready extended-depth-of-focus intraocular lens (EDOF-IOL) in 14 cataract patients. The lens provided good postoperative functional results at far and intermediate distances, with high rates of spectacle independence and satisfaction in ev...
In news, publication, Aug 28, 2018
EDOF wavelength dependence
The latest paper from the David J Apple Lab, titled "The Effect of a Spectral Filter on Visual Quality in Patients with an Extended-Depth-Of-Focus Intraocular Lens," has been accepted for publication in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. The study examines the impact of spectral filters on vi...
In publication, Aug 19, 2018 Featured
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Safety in IOL exchange
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Simulating IOL vision before implanting a lens
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Exact and Symfony
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