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Evaluation of Ocular Biometric Parameters Following Cataract Surgery
Cosmin Adrian Teodoru1, Maria-Emilia Cerghedean-Florea1, Ciprian Tănăsescu2
1Clinical Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania.
Reports (MDPI)
|July 30, 2025
Summary
Cataract surgery significantly alters anterior chamber depth and axial length, with minimal impact on corneal thickness and astigmatism. These structural changes are crucial for understanding surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Cataract surgery aims to restore vision by removing the clouded natural lens.
- Understanding structural changes post-surgery is vital for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze structural modifications in the anterior segment after cataract surgery.
- To assess the impact of phacoemulsification on ocular biometry.
Main Methods:
- Phacoemulsification was performed on 83 cataract patients.
- Pre- and postoperative assessments included anterior/posterior segment exams, keratometry, and optical biometry.
Main Results:
- Significant deepening of anterior chamber depth (ACD) observed post-surgery.
- A slight decrease in axial length (AL) with strong pre- vs. postoperative correlation.
- Central corneal thickness (CCT) showed a reduced positive correlation (R²=68.89%) post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Cataract surgery leads to significant ACD deepening and a slight AL decrease.
- Postoperative residual astigmatism was minimal, attributed to the corneal incision size.
- CCT reduction correlated with patient age, indicating structural adaptation.
