Estimation of posterior corneal power for IOL calculation after myopic LASIK. 2008

Sabong Srivannaboon, and Thanapat Rakpanichmanee, and Arthur C K Cheng, and Han-Bor Fam
Dept of Ophthalmology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. sabong@gmail.com

To estimate the posterior corneal power for intraocular lens (IOL) calculation after myopic LASIK. A retrospective study of 50 patients (92 eyes) who underwent uneventful myopic LASIK was conducted. Pre- and postoperative data (12 months) were collected including refraction and Orbscan II (Bausch & Lomb) for simulated keratometry (Sim K), central corneal thickness, and posterior corneal power. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the correlation between the postoperative posterior corneal power and other variables. An empirical formula was generated to predict the postoperative posterior corneal power. The net corneal power was calculated based on the new formula and Gaussian optics formula in an additional 31 eyes that underwent myopic LASIK and compared to the Orbscan total optical power map. The net corneal power was retrospectively applied to calculate the IOL power in an additional 10 patients who underwent cataract extraction after myopic LASIK. The back-calculation for emmetropic IOL power was performed and compared to the IOL power derived from the net corneal power. By using multiple linear regression, a formula to predict postoperative posterior corneal power can be computed from postoperative Sim K, central corneal thickness, and the amount of myopia treated with R2 of 0.63 (standard error =0.25) (P<.05). The net corneal power was highly correlated to the total optical power (R2=0.96); no statistically significant difference (paired t test) was noted (P>.05). The error of the IOL power derived from the net corneal power was -0.30+/-0.20 diopters. Corneal power after myopic LASIK can be estimated using postoperative Sim K, central corneal thickness, and the amount of myopia treated, which can be used for the assessment of IOL power after myopic LASIK.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007910 Lenses, Intraocular Artificial implanted lenses. Implantable Contact Lens,Lens, Intraocular,Contact Lens, Implantable,Intraocular Lens,Intraocular Lenses,Lens, Implantable Contact
D008297 Male Males
D009216 Myopia A refractive error in which rays of light entering the EYE parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus in front of the RETINA when accommodation (ACCOMMODATION, OCULAR) is relaxed. This results from an overly curved CORNEA or from the eyeball being too long from front to back. It is also called nearsightedness. Nearsightedness,Myopias,Nearsightednesses
D012029 Refraction, Ocular Refraction of LIGHT effected by the media of the EYE. Ocular Refraction,Ocular Refractions,Refractions, Ocular
D003315 Cornea The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed) Corneas
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000465 Algorithms A procedure consisting of a sequence of algebraic formulas and/or logical steps to calculate or determine a given task. Algorithm

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