OBJECTIVE: To analyze refractive results in postoperative cataract surgery in eyes previously submitted to keratotomy using Haigis formula and data provided by IOL Master®optical biometer. METHODS: The measurements for IOL calculation were obtained through optical biometry by partial coherence interferometry (IOL Master®– Zeiss, 5.4 and 5.5 version) that provides us with the axial length, the central keratometry of 2.5mm, white-to-white diameter and anterior chamber anatomical depth. The formula chosen was Haigis. The surgical technique applied was with the scleral incision […]

PURPOSE: To assess the repeatability of central corneal thickness measurement at the geometrical center (Central Corneal Thickness – CCT) given by the Pentacam High Resolution (HR) Comprehensive Eye Scanner (Oculus, Wetzlar, Germany) over time. METHODS: Prospective, single center, observational study. Two separate CCT measurements were taken by the Pentacam corneal tomography exam (CTm) 3 to 12 months apart, and compared. RESULTS: One hundred and sixteen eyes (n=116) of 62 health patients were included in this study. Average CCT in first […]

This paper describes the intraoperative refraction for intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation. Report a case of a 67 year-old male patient reporting a progressive loss of visual acuity in the left eye (OS). Examination revealed best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/60 (-21,50 -4,00 X 170) related to adherence of silicone oil to the IOL optic. IOL exchange was proposed, however biometry was variable and doubtful. Intraoperative refraction confirmed the IOL power and the patient underwent uneventful IOL explantation and […]

OBJECTIVE: Accurate intraocular lens power calculation may be a challenging issue in eyes with previous corneal refractive surgery. METHODS: The authors present a series of 8 eyes (4 previously submitted to hyperopic laser in situ keratomileusis and 4 to radial keratectomy) submitted to phacoemulsification and implantation of pseudoaccommodating bifocal intraocular lens. Double-K SRK/T formula has been used. RESULTS: Acceptable refractive visual outcomes have been achieved. CONCLUSION: Pseudoaccommodating bifocal intraocular lenses can be safely implanted in patients with previous corneal refractive […]

One case of post-phacoemulsification refractive surprise in a posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy patient is reported herein. Its likely causative factor, as well as our approach once it was recognized are discussed in this report.

Purpose: To compare the ultrasound biometry measurements between immersion and contact techniques. Methods: The biometry was made in 60 eyes by the same examiner, using the contact and immersion techniques in each eye. Results: The lower mean axial length (23,16 mm) was found in the contact technique, and the greater (23,29) was found in the immersion technique, using the same probe. The lower mean standard deviation between recurrent measures in the same eye was found in the immersion technique, and […]

PURPOSE: To present refraction results using toric intraocular lens for correcting corneal astigmatism during cataract surgery. METHODS: The study comprised 27 eyes of 18 cataract patients with topographic corneal astigmatism higher than 1.0D and lower than 3.0D, submitted to cataract surgery using the phacoemulsification system, during the period of july to december 2007. RESULTS: Non-corrected visual acuity was >20/40 in 92.59% (25 eyes); post-surgical refraction was plana in 66.61% and + 0.50 in 92.60%. CONCLUSION: the use of toric IOL […]

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study is to assess central corneal edema and visual recovery after cataract surgery performed according to two technologies: conventional ultrasonic and liquefaction (Aqualase®). METHODS:This is a prospective contralateral study in wich 20 patients with comparable preoperative conditions were submitted to cataract surgery were evaluated. Preoperative assessment involved complete ophthalmological examination and the study included patients with bilateral cataracts up to grade 2, according to the Lens Opacity Classification System II. The same cristaline fracture […]