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A new digital toric intraocular lens (IOL) alignment system showed no significant difference in refractive outcomes compared to manual marking. This advanced technology offers a standardized, user-friendly approach, potentially aiding surgeons with less experience in toric IOL implantation.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Accurate alignment of toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) is crucial for effective astigmatism correction.
  • Conventional methods for IOL alignment rely on manual techniques, which can be subject to variability.
  • Digital alignment systems offer potential for improved standardization and precision in toric IOL surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of a novel no-touch digital alignment technique (Callisto® system) for toric IOLs against the traditional manual pendulum-based marking method.
  • To evaluate refractive outcomes, visual acuity, and IOL axis alignment accuracy between the two techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case-control study involving 61 eyes undergoing toric IOL implantation.
  • Comparison between the digital Callisto® system (36 eyes) and manual pendulum-based marking (25 eyes).
  • Vector analysis using the Alpins method and analysis of variance were employed to assess IOL axis misalignment, visual acuity, and refractive outcomes.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences were observed between the digital and manual groups in median IOL axis misalignment (3° for both).
  • Both uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) showed no significant differences between the groups.
  • Vector analysis revealed no significant differences in TIA, SIA, DV, or CI, with median angle of error also non-significant between methods.

Conclusions:

  • The digital Callisto® system and manual marking techniques yield comparable refractive results and IOL positioning for toric IOLs.
  • The Callisto® system provides a standardized and user-friendly alignment technology.
  • This digital system may particularly benefit surgeons with less experience in toric IOL alignment.