Intraocular Lens Calculation: The Waikato’s First Year

Susan Bull, DipAppSc(Linc), DOBA

Prior to cataract surgery, patients had keratometry readings and ocular axial length measurements performed. The required dioptric power of intraocular lens implant was calculated using this information,
The post-operative refractions of 173 eyes were reviewed to determine the effectiveness of this procedure.
Some inaccuracies were found. However, overall results were satisfactory.