# IOL Reference — Integrated Ophthalmic Surgery

> Ophthalmology utility for searching intraocular lenses and professional networking. (iPhone/iPad app by Gurpal Virdi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iol-reference/id1626671895 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gurpal Virdi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626671897)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 823 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iol-reference/id1626671895/reviews.md

## What is IOL Reference?

IOL Reference is a cross-platform ophthalmology utility, social media, and networking service that provides users with a wide array of eye care tools to optimize their outcomes. This unique app allows surgeons to quickly search for an FDA-approved, currently marketed intraocular lens (IOLs) that meets their needs and specifications. The database contains almost 10,000 individually cataloged lenses and will be updated to include newly FDA-approved IOLs, changes to current lenses, and corrections. 

This app was created by Gurpal Virdi, MD and Matt Hirabayashi, MD

## Key features

- Searchable IOL database
- FDA-approved lens catalog
- Database updates
- Ophthalmology networking
- Eye care tools

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iol-reference/id1626671895/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2024-09-28*

I  really enjoy this app! Great reference material, well done! - Dr Michael Ullman

### 5/5 — Excellent resource

*2024-02-07*

I’m a big fan of this app. It’s a great way to quickly find information about any IOL!

### 5/5 — Incredible resource

*2022-12-07*

This is a very helpful resource!

### 5/5 — Great resource

*2022-12-02*

So convenient for the OR! So many IOLs in seconds

### 5/5 — Convenient

*2022-12-02*

Great quick resource, fastest way to easily find A-constants of any lens

### 5/5 — Great resource

*2022-12-02, version 2.0.1*

Very concise summary of all lenses accross manufacturers.

### 5/5 — Very Useful

*2022-12-02*

Great tool for refractive outcome tracking

### 1/5 — Compatible with iOS 16?

*2022-09-23*

Freezes on every IOL loaded since updating to iOS 16.

**Developer response:** This issue has been resolved! The app is now fully functional!

### 5/5 — Great Resource

*2022-06-17*

Every IOL right at my fingertips! Amazing

## Frequently asked questions about IOL Reference

### What is IOL Reference?

IOL Reference is a cross-platform ophthalmology utility that provides a searchable database of FDA-approved intraocular lenses and serves as a social media and networking service for eye care professionals.

### How many lenses are in the IOL Reference database?

The database contains almost 10,000 individually cataloged lenses and is regularly updated with newly FDA-approved IOLs, changes to current lenses, and corrections.

### Is IOL Reference available on Android?

Based on the provided data, IOL Reference is supported on iPhone and iPad, suggesting it is an iOS-exclusive application.

### When was IOL Reference last updated?

The latest version of IOL Reference is 6.2.6, and it was last updated on March 24, 2026.

### What is the age rating for IOL Reference?

IOL Reference has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does IOL Reference have ads?

No, IOL Reference does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

### What is the user rating for IOL Reference?

IOL Reference has a high user rating of 4.7 stars based on 15 ratings.

### Who developed IOL Reference?

IOL Reference was created by Gurpal Virdi, MD and Matt Hirabayashi, MD.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.1 — 2026-06-24

updated UI and new lenses

### 6.2.9 — 2026-05-20

updated UI and new powers

### 6.2.8 — 2026-04-04

updated UI

### 6.2.6 — 2026-03-24

updated UI

### 6.2.4 — 2026-03-16

UI changes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-05.*
