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Partial coherence interferometry (PCI) biometry offers good refractive predictability in cataract surgery. The SRK/T formula is superior to SRK-II, especially for eyes with specific preoperative refractive errors or axial lengths.

Keywords:
IOL masterPartial coherence interferometryPrediction errorRefractive predictability

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biometry
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Accurate biometry is crucial for successful intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in cataract surgery.
  • Partial coherence interferometry (PCI) is an established biometry technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the refractive predictability of the IOL Master PCI biometry device.
  • To identify factors influencing refractive outcomes after cataract surgery using PCI biometry.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 209 eyes from 151 patients.
  • Evaluation of prediction error based on IOL formulas, patient characteristics, and biometric data.
  • Comparison of SRK/T and SRK-II IOL calculation formulas.

Main Results:

  • Overall good refractive predictability was observed with PCI biometry.
  • The SRK/T formula demonstrated superior performance compared to the SRK-II formula.
  • Predictability was slightly reduced in eyes with preoperative spherical equivalent >or=+2.0D or axial length <=23.0 mm (with SRK-II).

Conclusions:

  • The SRK/T formula is recommended for IOL power calculation with PCI biometry.
  • PCI biometry provides reliable refractive outcomes when appropriate formulas and data verification are used.
  • Factors like axial length and preoperative refraction can influence predictability, but are manageable with the SRK/T formula.