Hashim, Hussein T. (2026) Advanced Anti-Reflective Coating Enhances IOL Optical. Vital Annex: International Journal of Novel Research in Advanced Sciences (2751-756X), 5 (4). ISSN 2751-7578

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Abstract

Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) and postoperative photic phenomena—such as specular glare and halos—remain major clinical limitations following intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. This study presents a multifunctional dual-layer IOL optical coating designed to simultaneously suppress optical reflections and inhibit bio-adhesion. Using transfer-matrix modeling in ZEMAX OpticStudio, an optimized double-layer anti-reflective (AR) stack—consisting of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) [P(VDF-TrFE)] as an outer nano-layer ( d_1   = 55.7  nm ,n_1   = 1.420 ) and magnesium fluoride (MgF_2 ) as an inner layer ( d_2   = 28.6 nm ,n_2  = 1.378 ) on an acrylic substrate (n_S  = 1.470)—was engineered. The coating reduced surface reflectance from  0.196 %  to   0.020  %    within the range of wavelengths(470-650nm), yielding an   ~87.8 %  suppression of residual glare. Furthermore, 2D multiphysics electrostatic modeling via Agros2D demonstrated that ambient near-UV illumination (λ = 365 - 400  nm)   induces photopolarization within the ferroelectric β-phase P(VDF-TrFE) outer film, generating a surface charge density σ_S≈-89μC/m^2   and a surface potential  V_0≈ -56  mV . Classical DLVO force evaluations confirm that Debye-screened electrostatic repulsion ( F_Coulomb≈ 8.52 pN  at  r = 1.5  nm ) overcomes non-specific attractive van der Waals forces ( F_vdW  ≈ 5.55  pN ), establishing a net repulsive barrier (∆ F = +2.97 pN ) that exceeds ambient thermal energy fluctuations ( > 15 k_B   T ). Coupled electro-hydrodynamic fluid simulations demonstrate field current accumulation ( J ≈ 4.99  A/m^2 ) at boundary stagnation zones, preventing protein adsorption and lens epithelial cell (LEC) attachment. Visible spectrum transmittance exceeds  98.2 % , offering optical clarity and retinal photoprotection.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Intraocular Lens (IOL), Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), Anti-Reflective Coating, P(VDF-TrFE), Photopolarization, DLVO Theory, ZEMAX OpticStudio, Agros2D
Subjects:	H Social Sciences
Depositing User:	admin eprints
Date Deposited:	07 Sep 2026 07:56
Last Modified:	07 Sep 2026 07:56
URI:	http://eprints.umsida.ac.id/id/eprint/17049

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