scholarly journals Comparison of optical biometry and applanation ultrasound measurements of the axial length of the eye

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 287-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad R. Nakhli
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
T. N Kiseleva ◽  
O. G Oganesyan ◽  
L. I Romanova ◽  
S. V Milash ◽  
A. V Penkina

Optical biometry is based on the laser interferometry technique for the measurement of the biometric characteristics of the eyes, such as the antero-posterior axial length, anterior chamber depth, lens and retina thickness, corneal diameter and parameters of keratometry. The present article was designed to overview the basic principles of this method, its advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications for its application. The comparative analysis of the characteristics of the following optical biometric devices was undertaken: IOL-Master 500, Lenstar LS 900, Aladdin, OA-1000, OA-2000, Al-3000, Al-Scan, Galilei G6, IOL-Master 700.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Harun Ur Rashid ◽  
AQM Omar Sharif ◽  
Zinat Rehana Shipu ◽  
Debashish Ghosh ◽  
Sofia Akhter ◽  
...  

Background: Precise biometry is one of the major key factors for obtaining desired refractive outcome after cataract surgery. Visual outcome strongly depends on accuracy of ocular parameters especially axial length (AL) and anterior chamber depth (ACD). It is very important to evaluate different biometry methods to have accurate measurements for IOL power calculation. Objective: The aim of the study is to compare and analyze the difference between the measurement of axial length (AL) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) using ultrasound applanation, immersion and optical biometry. Methodology: A prospective study conducted on 168 patients enrolled for cataract surgery from January 2018 to December 2018 in Dhaka Eye Care Hospital, Dhaka. 280 eyes have been tested by a single observer. Axial length (AL) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) was measured consecutively by optical, applanation and immersion biometry. The results have been statistically evaluated to establish efficacy and correlation among the three methods of biometry. Results: Statistical analysis showed the mean of axial length (AL) obtained from optical biometry is 23.36 ± 1.99 mm, which is 0.10mm (p=0.00) less by applanation biometry and 0.04 mm (p=0.00) less by immersion biometry. For anterior chamber depth (ACD), the mean value from optical biometry is 3.13 ± 0.47mm. This value is highest in compare to both applanation (0.002 mm less with p = 0.824) and immersion (0.04 mm less with p = 0.00) biometry. Further analysis reveals strong correlation of optical biometry with applanation biometry (r = 0.994 for AL and 0.945 for ACD) and immersion biometry (r = 0.995 for AL and 0.947 for ACD). Conclusion: The study reveals that among optical, applanation and immersion method the optical biometry method appeared to be the most precise way of measuring axial length (AL) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) of eye. The study also shows an excellent agreement and strong positive correlation of optical biometry with applanation and immersion biometry. J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll, June 2019, Vol.11(1); 59-64


2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 488-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
George D. Kymionis ◽  
Athanassios Giarmoukakis ◽  
Ioanna K. Apostolidi ◽  
Styliani V. Blazaki ◽  
Konstantinos I. Tsoulnaras ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
T. B Kruglova ◽  
Tatyana N. Kiseleva ◽  
L. A. Katargina ◽  
N. S. Egiyan ◽  
A. S. Mamykina ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND: Relevant keratometric and biometric indicators are necessary for intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation, which is difficult to verify in young children. AIM: Evaluation of the accuracy of various ultrasound methods and optical biometry for axial length measurement in young children with congenital cataracts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-six children (74 eyes) with congenital cataracts (43 eyes) and pseudophakia (31 eyes) at the age of 6 months to 4 years were examined. Various methods measured the axial length: ultrasound A-scan under general anesthesia by US-4000, ultrasound B-scan without general anesthesia by Voluson E8, and optical biometry by AL-Scan in cases of transparent optics. RESULTS: The greater axial length difference was observed between A-scan and optical biometry (less by 0,78 mm) than between B-scan and optical biometry (more by 0,27 mm). The median axial length difference between A-scan and B-scan was equal for infants and young children with congenital cataracts (0,525 mm and 0,535 mm, respectively). CONCLUSION: Axial length should be measured by different methods in young children with their further comparison to obtaining more accurate biometric indicators for IOL power calculation. The decrease of 12 mm in axial length, which occurs during the A-scan, can lead to errors in the IOL calculation of 36 diopters and unplanned refraction in the long-term period.


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