Fig. 1From: Evaluating impact of Nd: YAG laser associated defects on optical quality of hydrophilic and hydrophobic intraocular lenses using visualization of light propagation and USAF test targetsLaboratory test arrangement for simulating the “cruciate pattern”. The first defect was placed exactly in the center of the optics, the other 4 damages crosswise within the 3.0 mm zone, each with double distance to the next/neighbor defect. In all cases the same number of defects was created (n = 5) and the same laser settings (energy: 1.8 mJ) were used. The focal point of the target beam was aimed directly at the posterior surface of the opticsBack to article page