Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract in Vitreoretinal Surgery

Purpose To assess the safety and surgical results of femtosecond laser-assisted phacovitrectomy. Methods Fifteen patients over 50 years of age with coexisting vitreoretinal pathologies and cataract underwent combined femtosecond laser-assisted cataract extraction and sutureless 25-G and 27-G vitreoretinal surgery. Results The indication for surgery was macular hole in 6 patients, epiretinal membrane in 6, vitreous hemorrhage in 2, and retinal detachment in 1. The mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.64 ± 0.23 logMAR and the mean postoperative BCVA was 0.19 ± 0.11 logMAR. In 4 patients with epiretinal membrane with corneal astigmatism of 3.35 ± 0.32 D as mean value, a toric intraocular lens (IOL) was implanted: mean residual refractive cylinder was 0.47 ± 0.23 D. Three months postoperatively, mean IOL rotation was 1.64 ± 0.28°. All patients improved their visual acuity. The intraoperative complications of femtosecond laser were 1 subconjunctival hemorrhage, 1 case of miosis, and 1 suction loss. The surgeon was able to maintain a clear view of the retina at all times. After surgery, a better fundus examination was possible with no capsular opacification. Mean follow-up was 6 months. Conclusions Femtosecond laser cataract in vitreoretinal surgery appears a safe and effective technique with potential benefits: the precision and centration of the capsulorhexis may potentially reduce the risk of IOL prolapse into the anterior chamber in gas-filled eyes. Implantation of the toric IOL was effective in reducing preexisting corneal astigmatism and provided good rotational stability and refractive outcome.

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Clinical Safety and Efficacy of a Preloaded Monofocal Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens in a Real-world Population

10.21203/rs.3.rs-267332/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Samuel Latham ◽

Francis Carr ◽

Hala Ali ◽

Vinod Gangwani

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Intraocular Lens ◽

Intraoperative Complications ◽

Cataract Extraction ◽

World Population ◽

Feedback Form ◽

Clinical Safety ◽

Ocular Pathology ◽

The Mean ◽

Hydrophobic Acrylic

Abstract Background: This study was designed to evaluate visual, refractive and safety outcomes in eyes after they underwent phacoemulsification and implantation of a preloaded monofocal hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens.Methods: This was a single center prospective study conducted at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. Patients were included if they had cataract extraction with in-the-bag implantation of the EyeCee® One preloaded intraocular lens from August to October 2019. Pre-operative, surgery-related and 2 weeks and 3 months post-operative data was collected. Surgeons at this trust were then asked to complete a feedback form to evaluate their experience of implanting the EyeCee® One. Results: 152 eyes were included in the study. 94 (62%) of these eyes had cataract but no concomitant ocular pathology that could potentially affect visual acuity. Three months post-operatively, 98.7% of all eyes had monocular CDVA ≤ 0.3 logMAR. 100% of the eyes without concomitant ocular pathology achieved this target. The mean CDVA of all eyes in this study improved from 0.43 ± 0.43 logMAR pre-operatively, to 0.05 ± 0.11 logMAR post-operatively (p < 0.05). The mean sphere and spherical equivalent values showed significant improvements (p <0.05) and (p < 0.05). There were no intraoperative complications and 1.3% of patients reported complications 2 weeks post-operatively. All of the participating surgeons said they would use the EyeCee® One again with 64% providing an overall rating of ‘excellent’ for their experience of implanting this intraocular lens. Conclusions: This study indicates excellent post-operative visual acuity and refractive outcomes in eyes after EyeCee® One implantation. This is accompanied with very little risk of intraoperative and post-operative complications.

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Subjective and objective clinical outcomes of a new trifocal toric intraocular lens and effect of femtosecond laser cataract surgery

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/11206721211046496 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 112067212110464

Author(s):

Oya Donmez ◽

Bilgehan Sezgin Asena ◽

Yonca Aydin Akova

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Femtosecond Laser ◽

Cataract Surgery ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Intraocular Lens ◽

Rotational Stability ◽

Toric Intraocular Lens ◽

Low Contrast ◽

Patient Reported ◽

The Mean

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and quality of life following implantation of PanOptix toric intraocular lens (IOL) and to compare the outcomes following femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and standard cataract surgery (SCS). Methods: This comparative retrospective study included 79 eyes of 55 patients underwent cataract or refractive lens exchange surgery between April 2017 and January 2020 in Bayindir Hospital and Kaskaloglu Eye Hospital. Corneal (CA) and refractive astigmatism (RA), uncorrected visual acuities for distant, intermediate, and near (UDVA, UIVA, and UNVA), low contrast distance visual acuity, rotational stability, defocus curves, photopic and mesopic contrast sensitivity (CS), visual function-14 (VF-14) test, presence of dysphotopsia, and need for spectacles were evaluated at postoperative third month. Outcomes were compared between FLACS and SCS group. Results: The mean UDVA, UIVA, and UNVA were 0.05 ± 0.07, 0.08 ± 0.08, and 0.06 ± 0.07 logMAR, respectively. All patients achieved ⩾0.3 logMAR uncorrected visual acuity for all distances. UDVA was found significantly better in FLACS group ( p = 0.03). All eyes had ⩽1 D of subjective postoperative RA. Defocus curve had two peaks at 0 and −1.50 D. Spectacle independence was achieved in 88.7% of patients. Photopic and mesopic CS was within normal range in all patients. The mean VF-14 score was 98 ± 2. The mean IOL axis rotation was 2.1° ± 2.3°. Only one patient reported seeing disturbing halos. Conclusions: This trifocal toric IOL effectively reduced refractive astigmatism and provided excellent visual outcomes with high spectacle independence, patients’ satisfaction, and good rotational stability. FLACS might have an impact on optimal postoperative results.

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Early-stage clinical outcomes and rotational stability of TECNIS toric intraocular lens implantation in cataract cases with long axial length

10.21203/rs.2.12464/v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Suhong He ◽

Xiang Chen ◽

Xingdi Wu ◽

Yajuan Ma ◽

Xuewen Yu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Anterior Chamber ◽

Axial Length ◽

Early Stage ◽

Corneal Astigmatism ◽

Rotational Stability ◽

Toric Intraocular Lens ◽

Toric Iol ◽

Iol Implantation ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background: A major focus of toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is the rotational stability, especially in the patients with long axial length (AL). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes after implantation of TECNIS toric IOL in eyes with long AL and identify factors influencing their early-stage stability with preoperative corneal astigmatism. Methods: The study population consisted of 64 eyes from 52 cataract patients, and these patients had preoperative corneal astigmatism between 1.0 and 3.7 diopters (D) and underwent phacoemulsification and TECNIS toric IOL implantation. Ophthalmic biological measurements were carried out preoperatively, including AL, anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), vitreous length (VL), anterior chamber volume (ACV), sulcus-to-sulcus (STS) and keratometric value (K). Clinical examinations, including visual acuity, manifest refraction, keratometry, digital anterior segment photographs with pupillary dilation, were performed at 1 and 3 months after surgery. Results: The mean best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) was improved from 0.93±0.35 logarithms of the minimal angle of resolution (logMAR) preoperatively to 0.07±0.10 logMAR postoperatively at 3 months after surgery. The mean residual astigmatism (RAS) was 0.91±0.74D at 3 months, which was significantly decreased compared with the preoperative corneal astigmatism of 1.71±0.55 D. The mean absolute rotation of TECNIS toric IOL at 1 and 3 months was 7.42±11.32 degree (°) (0°-79°) and 7.48±11.19°(0°-79°), respectively. The mean area of capsulorhexis and the overlapped area between capsulorhexis and optic intraoperatively was 21.04±3.30 mm2 and 7.40±2.87 mm2.A positive correlation was found between IOL rotation and the area of capsulorhexis (P=0.017) at 3 months after surgery. No correlation was found between IOL rotation and AL (P=0.876), ACD (P=0.387), LT (P=0.523), VL (P=0.546), ACV (P=0.480), STS (P=0.884), K1 (P=0.429)，K2 (P=0.644), average of K1 and K2 (P=0.520), intraoperative IOL axial direction (P=0.396), preoperative corneal astigmatism (P=0.269) or the overlapped area between capsulorhexis and optic intraoperatively (P=0.131) . Conclusions: The large CCC was a risk factor for toric IOL rotation. An appropriately smaller sized CCC was conducive to increase the rotational stability of TECNIS toric IOL implantation in cataract cases with long AL.

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Early-stage clinical outcomes and rotational stability of TECNIS toric intraocular lens implantation in cataract cases with long axial length

10.21203/rs.2.12464/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Suhong He ◽

Xiang Chen ◽

Xingdi Wu ◽

Yajuan Ma ◽

Xuewen Yu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Anterior Chamber ◽

Axial Length ◽

Early Stage ◽

Corneal Astigmatism ◽

Rotational Stability ◽

Toric Intraocular Lens ◽

Toric Iol ◽

Iol Implantation ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background: A major focus of toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is the rotational stability, especially in the patients with long axial length (AL). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes after implantation of TECNIS toric IOL in eyes with long AL and identify factors influencing their early-stage stability with preoperative corneal astigmatism.Methods: The study population consisted of 64 eyes from 52 cataract patients, and these patients had preoperative corneal astigmatism between 1.0 and 3.7 diopters (D) and underwent phacoemulsification and TECNIS toric IOL implantation. Ophthalmic biological measurements were carried out preoperatively, including AL, anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), vitreous length (VL), anterior chamber volume (ACV), sulcus-to-sulcus (STS) and keratometric value (K). Clinical examinations, including visual acuity, manifest refraction, keratometry, digital anterior segment photographs with pupillary dilation, were performed at 1 and 3 months after surgery. Results: The mean best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) was improved from 0.93±0.35 logarithms of the minimal angle of resolution (logMAR) preoperatively to 0.07±0.10 logMAR postoperatively at 3 months after surgery. The mean residual astigmatism (RAS) was 0.91±0.74D at 3 months, which was significantly decreased compared with the preoperative corneal astigmatism of 1.71±0.55 D. The mean absolute rotation of TECNIS toric IOL at 1 and 3 months was 7.42±11.32 degree (°) (0-79°) and 7.48±11.19°(0-79°), respectively. The mean area of capsulorhexis and the overlapped area between capsulorhexis and optic intraoperatively was 21.04±3.30 mm2 and 7.40±2.87 mm2.A positive correlation was found between IOL rotation and the area of capsulorhexis (p=0.017) at 3 months after surgery. No correlation was found between IOL rotation and AL (p=0.876), ACD (p=0.387), LT (p=0.523), VL (p=0.546), ACV (p=0.480), STS (p=0.884), K1 (p=0.429)，K2 (p=0.644), average of K1 and K2 (p=0.520), intraoperative IOL axial direction (p=0.396), preoperative corneal astigmatism (p=0.269) or the overlapped area between capsulorhexis and optic intraoperatively (p=0.131) .Conclusions: The large CCC was a risk factor for toric IOL rotation. An appropriately smaller sized CCC was conducive to increase the rotational stability of TECNIS toric IOL implantation in cataract cases with long AL.

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Comparative evaluation of rotational stability of toric IOLs with four-eyelet vs two-eyelet capsular tension rings in eyes with high myopia

International Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.18240/ijo.2021.03.07 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 378-382

Author(s):

Hui-Min Jiang ◽

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Li-Ming Tao ◽

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

High Myopia ◽

Visual Outcome ◽

Corneal Astigmatism ◽

Rotational Stability ◽

Toric Iol ◽

Toric Iols ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

AIM: To compare the rotational stability of Toric intraocular lens (IOLs) implantation combined with four-eyelet or two-eyelet capsular tension rings (CTRs) in eyes with high myopia and cataract. METHODS: This prospective randomized controlled interventional study included 33 eyes which had preoperative corneal astigmatism ≥1.5 D and ocular axial length ≥25.5 mm. These eyes were randomly divided into two groups to undergo phacoemulsification and toric IOL implantation with either four-eyelet CTR implantation (group A, n=16) or two-eyelet CTR implantation (group B, n=17). Uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), phoropter examination results, and toric IOL rotation degrees were tested 6mo after the surgery. RESULTS: In both groups, the toric IOL was in the capsular sac 6mo after surgery. The difference between the two groups in terms of visual outcome was not found to be statistically significant (P>0.05) at a follow-up of 6mo. The mean residual astigmatism values were 0.56±0.22 D and 0.92±0.24 D in A and B groups, respectively (P<0.001). The mean rotation degree of IOL was 1.00°±0.73° in group A and 3.53°±1.46° in group B (P<0.001). CONCLUSION: In cataract patients with high myopia and astigmatism, four-eyelet CTR can effectively increase the rotation stability of toric IOLs, achieving the desired goal of correcting corneal astigmatism.

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27-gauge trocar-assisted sutureless intraocular lens fixation

BMC Ophthalmology ◽

10.1186/s12886-020-01758-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tatsuya Jujo ◽

Jiro Kogo ◽

Hiroki Sasaki ◽

Reio Sekine ◽

Keiji Sato ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Endothelial Cell ◽

Cell Density ◽

Intraocular Lens ◽

Vitreous Hemorrhage ◽

Corneal Endothelial Cell ◽

Endothelial Cell Density ◽

Corneal Endothelial Cell Density ◽

The Mean ◽

Iol Fixation

Abstract Backgrounds However there have been numerous investigations of intrascleral intraocular lens (IOL) fixation techniques, there is room for improvement in terms of simplifying complicated techniques and reducing the high levels of skill required. This study aimed to report a novel technique for sutureless intrascleral fixation of the IOL using retinal forceps with a 27-gauge trocar. Methods Nineteen eyes of 18 patients underwent intrascleral fixation of the IOL from July 2018 to September 2019 were enrolled in this study. A 27-gauge trocar formed 3-mm scleral tunnels positioned at 4 and 10 o’clock, 2 mm from the corneal limbus. We used a 3-piece IOL haptic grasped by a 27-gauge retinal forceps and pulled from the 27-gauge trocar. The IOL was fixed by making a flange. Main outcome measures were visual acuity, corneal endothelial cell density, IOL tilt, decentration, predicted error of refraction and complications. Results The 19 eyes were followed up for 1 month. The mean pre- and postoperative logMAR uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was 1.06 ± 0.63 and 0.40 ± 0.26, respectively (p < 0.01), while the mean pre- and postoperative logMAR best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.27 ± 0.51 and 0.06 ± 0.15, respectively (p = 0.09). The mean corneal endothelial cell density was 2406 ± 625 to 2004 ± 759 cells/mm2 at 1 month (p = 0.13). The mean IOL tilt was 3.52 ± 3.00°, and the mean IOL decentration was 0.39 ± 0.39 mm. There was no correlation among IOL tilt, decentration and BCVA (p > 0.05). The mean prediction error of the target refraction was − 0.03 ± 0.93 D. The complications were vitreous hemorrhage (3 eyes), hyphema (1 eye), IOP elevation (1 eye), iris capture of the IOL (1 eye) and hypotony (2 eyes). No IOL dislocation occurred. Conclusions IOL intrascleral fixation with a flange achieved good IOL fixation and visual outcome in the scleral tunnels created with the 27-gauge trocar.

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Femto Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

10.5772/intechopen.88821 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Clemence Bonnet ◽

Saba Al-Hashimi ◽

Antoine P. Brézin ◽

Dominique Monnet

Keyword(s):

Femtosecond Laser ◽

Cataract Surgery ◽

New Technology ◽

Intraoperative Complications ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Current Method ◽

Cataract Extraction ◽

Scientific Data ◽

Conventional Surgery ◽

Lens Fragmentation

Cataract is a leading cause of blindness in the world, and cataract extraction is one of the most commonly performed surgeries. Preferred surgical techniques have changed over the past decades with associated improvements in outcomes and safety. Phacoemulsification is a highly successful technique first introduced over 40 years ago. It is the current method of cataract surgery, with a very low reported rate of major complications and a frequency of overall intraoperative complications of less than 2%. Application of the femtosecond laser evolved to now assist in cataract surgery and has been termed FLACS (femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery) and occurs in three steps: corneal incisions (including optional limbal relaxing incisions to reduce astigmatism), anterior capsulotomy, and lens fragmentation. The remaining surgical steps still require the surgeon’s hands. The FLACS technique may have some advantages compared with conventional phacoemulsification. It remains however unclear whether FLACS is globally more efficient and safer than conventional surgery. The popularity of FLACS may also be limited by its higher cost compared with conventional surgery. The potential advantages of laser-assisted surgery are yet to be determined as FLACS technology is relatively new and in continuous evolution. This chapter reports scientific data as well as our own experience with this new technology. All the platforms currently available are described.

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Evaluation of Sutureless, Glueless, Flapless, Intrascleral Fixated Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens in Children with Ectopia Lentis

Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1155/2018/3212740 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kannan NB ◽

Piyush Kohli ◽

Bhanu Pratap Singh Pangtey ◽

Kim Ramasamy

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Intraocular Lens ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Intraoperative Complications ◽

Vitreous Hemorrhage ◽

Posterior Chamber ◽

Ectopia Lentis ◽

Uncorrected Visual Acuity ◽

Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens

Aim. This paper aims at evaluating refractive outcome and complication profile of sutureless, glueless, flapless, intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens (SFIOL) in pediatric population. Methods. This retrospective study included patients ≤18 years of age who underwent SFIOL for ectopia lentis. Details obtained included preoperative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), cycloplegic refraction, and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA); intraoperative complications; and postoperative UCVA, cycloplegic refraction, and BCVA and complications. Results. Median pre- and postoperative UCVA was logMAR 1.78 (Snellen 20/1200) and logMAR 0.30 (Snellen 20/40), respectively, (p<0.001). Median pre- and postoperative BCVA was logMAR 0.24 (Snellen 20/34) and logMAR 0.18 (Snellen 20/30), respectively. UCVA ≥20/60 was attained in 90% of eyes. BCVA ≥20/30 was attained in 85.0% of eyes. Most common early postoperative complications were hyphaema (10%), transient vitreous hemorrhage (2.5%), and ocular hypotony (2.5%). None of these developed any long-term sequelae. Only one case of subluxation of IOL was seen. No case of late endophthalmitis or retinal detachment was seen. Conclusion. Since refractive error induced is minimal, the procedure is suitable for IOL implantation in children, who are noncompliant with spectacles. The complication profile is similar to that reported in adults.

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Comparative Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Tumor Resection in Vitrectomy for Retinal Vasoproliferative Tumors

Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1155/2019/7464123 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bin Zheng ◽

Yan Chen ◽

Lifeng Chen ◽

Huan Chen ◽

Jingwei Zheng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Visual Acuity ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Conservative Treatment ◽

Epiretinal Membrane ◽

Hand Movement ◽

Tumor Resection ◽

Vitreous Hemorrhage ◽

Efficacy And Safety ◽

Vitreous Surgery ◽

Treatment Type

Purpose. To investigate the efficacy and safety of combined vitrectomy with tumor resection in the treatment of retinal vasoproliferative tumors (RVPT). Methods. Retrospective study. RVPT patients who underwent vitreous surgery at the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from January 2011 to July 2017 were included. The main outcomes included treatment type, tumor activity, and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Results. Altogether, 16 patients with 17 eyes were enrolled with follow-up of no less than 6 months. Eight eyes were in the resection treatment group (Group R) and 9 eyes were in the conservative treatment group (Group C). Female (69%) were more common. The mean age was 50 (49.72 ± 12.92) years. Fifteen patients got unilateral onset and only one patient suffered bilaterally. The common symptoms were decreased visual acuity, floaters, and visual distortion. The preoperative BCVA ranged from hand movement to 20/20, with an average of 0.82 ± 0.75 LogMAR. Patients were all not high myopia, with a mean axial length of 23.27 ± 0.27 mm (21.61 mm to 24.67 mm). Of the retinal diseases, the epiretinal membrane was the most common, followed by vitreous hemorrhage, uveitis, subretinal fluid, and so on. Compared with the baseline BCVA, it improved more at postoperative 6 months and the last visit in Group R than in Group C (P=0.006 and P=0.033). The BCVA-improved 0.2 LogMAR or above in 6 months was 2 eyes in Group C and 7 eyes in Group R. All tumors in Group R were completely resected, whereas three in Group C (33.3%) had definite activity (P=0.008). In all samples, tumors were located on the inner side of the retina and had small vessel wall thickening and hyaline degeneration. The degree of astrocyte proliferation varies widely among different tumors. Conclusions. RVPT was more likely to occur in nonhigh myopia patients. Epiretinal membrane and vitreous hemorrhage were the main causes for vitreous surgery in RVPT patients. Compared with conservative treatment, surgical resection of the tumor is more beneficial to patients on visual acuity recovery and preventing tumor relapse. It is a safe and effective way to treat RVPT.

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Prediction of surgically induced astigmatism in manual and femtosecond laser-assisted clear corneal incisions

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/1120672117747017 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 398-405 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Joaquín Fernández ◽

Manuel Rodríguez-Vallejo ◽

Javier Martínez ◽

Ana Tauste ◽

David P Piñero

Keyword(s):

Femtosecond Laser ◽

Corneal Astigmatism ◽

Toric Intraocular Lens ◽

Surgically Induced Astigmatism ◽

Orthogonal Components ◽

Induced Astigmatism ◽

The Mean ◽

Surgically Induced ◽

Corneal Incisions ◽

Intraocular Lens Calculation

Purpose: To assess the surgically induced astigmatism with femtosecond laser-assisted and manual temporal clear corneal incisions and to evaluate the performance of a model for prediction of the surgically induced astigmatism based on the preoperative corneal astigmatism. Methods: Clinical data of 104 right eyes and 104 left eyes undergoing cataract surgery, 52 with manual incisions and 52 with femtosecond laser-assisted incisions in each eye group, were extracted and revised retrospectively. In all cases, manual incisions were 2.2 mm width and femtosecond incisions were 2.5 mm width, both at temporal location. A predictive model of the surgically induced astigmatism was obtained by means of simple linear regression analyses. Results: Mean surgically induced astigmatisms for right eyes were 0.14D@65° (manual) and 0.24D@92° (femtosecond) (p > 0.05) and for left eyes, 0.15D@101° (manual) and 0.19D@104° (femtosecond) (p > 0.05). The orthogonal components of the surgically induced astigmatism (XSIA, YSIA) were significantly correlated (p < 0.05) with the preoperative orthogonal components of corneal astigmatism (Xpreop, Ypreop) (r = −0.29 for X and r = −0.1 for Y). The preoperative astigmatism explained 8% of the variability of the XSIA and 3% of the variability of YSIA. The postoperative corneal astigmatism prediction was not improved by the surgically induced astigmatism obtained from the model in comparison with the simple vector subtraction of the mean surgically induced astigmatism. Conclusion: Temporal incisions induce similar astigmatism either for manual or for femtosecond procedures. This can be clinically negligible for being considered for toric intraocular lens calculation due to the great standard deviation in comparison with the mean. The usefulness of the prediction model should be confirmed in patients with high preoperative corneal astigmatism.

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