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Cataract surgery in high hyperopia eyes can be challenging, potentially leading to reduced visual acuity gains. Ocular comorbidities often impact outcomes in these complex cases.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Ocular Biometry

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  • Cataract surgery in high hyperopia presents unique challenges and higher complication risks.
  • This study analyzes clinical data from highly hyperopic patients undergoing cataract surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of cataract surgery in eyes with high hyperopia.
  • To compare the effectiveness of different refractive formulas for predicting postoperative outcomes.
  • To identify complications and factors affecting visual acuity in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 41 highly hyperopic eyes (≥31 diopters) from 11,434 cataract operations.
  • Comparison of predicted versus actual postoperative spherical equivalent using five formulas.
  • Review of best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) and complications before and after surgery.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvement in LogMAR BCDVA from 0.5 to 0.37 post-surgery (p=0.02).
  • Glaucoma, Fuchs corneal endothelial dystrophy, and age-related macular degeneration were primary causes for suboptimal BCDVA.
  • One case of radial capsule tear requiring sulcus intraocular lens (IOL) implantation; no significant difference found between refractive formulas.

Conclusions:

  • High hyperopia eyes frequently present with ocular comorbidities, increasing surgical complexity.
  • These complex eyes may experience diminished benefits from cataract surgery compared to non-hyperopic eyes.