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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Biomedical Optics
Medical Imaging

Background:

Ocular biometry is crucial for accurate intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation in cataract surgery.
Traditional biometry methods have limitations, necessitating advanced technologies for improved precision.
Swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) has emerged as a promising technology for ocular measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and summarize the clinical outcomes of ocular biometry using SS-OCT.
To evaluate the performance of SS-OCT biometers for parameters essential for IOL power calculation.
To assess the repeatability, reproducibility, and agreement of SS-OCT measurements.

Main Methods:

Conducted a literature search to identify studies reporting clinical outcomes with commercial SS-OCT devices.
Included 29 studies in the comprehensive analysis.
Focused on key biometric parameters: keratometry, central corneal thickness, white-to-white distance, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, axial length, IOL power, and pupil diameter.

Main Results:

SS-OCT biometers demonstrated excellent repeatability and reproducibility across various ocular parameters.
Agreement studies indicated that while generally good, some parameter differences require careful analysis for device interchangeability.
Key parameters for IOL calculation were consistently measured with high precision.

Conclusions:

SS-OCT technology provides reliable and reproducible ocular biometry data.
These devices show potential to become the new gold standard for ophthalmic measurements.
Further validation of device interchangeability is recommended for seamless integration into clinical practice.