Intraocular implant calculation based on the fellow eye measurements

Abstract

Purpose To estimate the postoperative refractive error when the use of the IOL‐Master is not possible in Cataract Surgery and the calculation of the Intraocular Lens (IOL) is based on the fellow eye measurements. Methods The records of 150 patients who underwent Cataract surgery between September 2015 and September 2016 were reviewed. Performing IOL‐Master measurements was not possible and the calculation of the IOL was based on the IOL‐Master measurements of the fellow eye. Results The refractive error was −0.75 sph with a standard deviation from −1.25 to +0.75. Conclusions IOL calculation can be based on the IOL‐Master measurements of the fellow eye, when measurements of the eye that is about to be operated cannot be performed.