Abstract: In the aging population, cataract extraction and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation  are gradually increased. IOL materials including traditional PMMA, silicone  hydrogel, acrylic  and so on. Development and use of  IOL with new design including better stability, optical quality and safety can improve the visual quality of cataract patient after surgery. New IOL including injectable IOL, nanocan materials’s IOL, hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) IOL and so on.  Postoperative complications of HEMA IOL is lower. The new acrylic IOL's unique sharp trailing edge can reduce complications and improve the stability of IOL. Injectable IOL makes smaller incision surgery as reality, as well as retains normal regulatory function of lens; nanomaterial’s IOL improves its biocompatibility. The new black iris diaphragm IOL looks better and allows to transmit near infrared light for SLO and OCT fundus examination. With further study and development of applications, these new IOLs will soon serve for cataract patients and bring better visual quality.   (Int Rev Ophthalmol, 2015, 39： 84-89)