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    • Optometry
    • Refractive Surgery

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    • Angle kappa, a measure of the misalignment between the visual and pupillary axes, is a critical parameter in ophthalmic surgery.
    • Multifocal intraocular lenses (MIOLs) offer improved visual function but require precise preoperative assessment.
    • Understanding factors influencing MIOL outcomes is essential for patient selection and satisfaction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize angle kappa in a large cohort undergoing MIOL implantation.
    • To investigate the relationship between preoperative angle kappa and postoperative refractive accuracy.
    • To assess the impact of angle kappa on visual outcomes and patient satisfaction with MIOLs.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective chart review of 26,470 eyes receiving sequential bilateral MIOL implantation.
    • Analysis of preoperative angle kappa and postoperative outcomes including visual acuity, refractive error (sphere, cylinder, SEQ, DEQ), and subjective visual quality.
    • Pearson correlation coefficients were used to assess relationships between angle kappa and outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Angle kappa exhibited a right-skewed normal distribution with a mean of 0.64 ± 0.27 mm.
    • No clinically significant correlation was found between preoperative angle kappa and postoperative sphere, cylinder, SEQ, or DEQ (R² ⩽ 0.0005).
    • Preoperative angle kappa did not correlate with uncorrected distance visual acuity, subjective satisfaction, or procedure recommendation (R² ⩽ 0.0023).

    Conclusions:

    • Preoperative angle kappa has no predictive value for postoperative visual outcomes, refractive accuracy, or patient satisfaction following MIOL implantation.
    • Angle kappa, as an isolated factor, is not sufficient to determine suitability for MIOL surgery.
    • Further research may explore combined factors influencing MIOL success.