Objective To evaluate visual function and visual quality objectively using visual field analysis after the implantation of two different intraocular lenses (IOL). Methods This was a prospective case control study. The subjects who accepted phacoemulsification and IOL implantation were divided into 2 groups (group A and group B) based on the type of IOL implanted. Patients in group A (19 cases, 21 eyes) were implanted with AcrySof IQ (SN60WF) aspheric lenses. Patients in group B (17 cases, 21 eyes) were implanted with Sensar AR40e spherical lenses. Twelve subjects (21 eyes) from an age-matched normal population were selected as the normal control group (group C).All patients underwent visual acuity and visual field testing 1 month after surgery, and mean deviation (MD), pattern standard deviation (PSD) and the MD value of the different regions were compared for the 3 groups. The data were analyzed with an independent samples t test and an one-way ANOVA. Results Postoperative uncorrected visual acuity was ≥4.7 for all in A and B group. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups. The visual field outcomes showed MD for group A, B and C were (-4.37±2.29), (-4.57±2.74) and (-1.86±0.56)dB, and PSD were (2.51±1.35),(2.63±0.94) and (1.92±0.63)dB, respectively. There were no significant differences between group A and B when MD, PSD and the MD value of the different regions were compared. But statistically significant differences were found for MD, PSD and the MD value of the different regions in comparisons between group C and the other 2 groups (P＜0.01). Conclusion After IOL implantation，visual acuity improve significantly, but the light sensitivity of the retina generally decrease. The patients implanted with SN60WF aspheric IOL do not have better sensitivity than those who implanted with Sensar AR40e spherical IOL.