[Accuracy of intraocular power calculation formulas]
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Purpose:
We examined the accuracy of intraocular lens power calculation formulas, with special emphasis on the prediction of refraction in different axial lengths.
Material And Methods:
786 cases were subdivided into four groups based on the axial length (short axial length < 22.0 mm, normal axial length = 22-24.4 mm, mid-range axial length = 24.5-26.9 mm and long axial length > 27 mm). Seven different formulas (Holladay, SRK, SRK II, SRK/T, S-SRK, M-SRK, L-SRK) were tested for their accuracy in predicting post-operative refraction.
Result:
The best results were obtained using the S-SRK formula in the short axial length group (n = 114), The SRK and Holladay formulas in the normal axial length group (n = 278). The Holladay and SRK/T formulas in the mid-range axial length group (n = 135), and the SRK/T and L-SRK in the long axial length group (n = 259).
Conclusion:
Our results emphasize the importance of using an intraocular lens formula specific for each range of axial length when calculating the predicted refraction.
