Intraocular lens power calculation after laser in situ keratomileusis: Aphakic refraction technique.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the accuracy of a new method of intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation for eyes having cataract extraction after previous laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).


METHODS
Clinical private practice and ambulatory surgical center, Astoria, New York, USA.


METHODS
This retrospective study was of 12 eyes of 9 patients who presented for cataract extraction after previous LASIK. Cataract removal was performed under topical anesthesia without IOL implantation. Approximately 30 minutes later, a manifest aphakic refraction was performed. The calculation of the IOL power was obtained by using an algorithm derived from previous experience with secondary IOL implantation (Mackool algorithm). The patient then returned to the operating room for lens implantation (aphakic refraction technique).


RESULTS
The refractive error 2 weeks postoperatively, defined as the difference between the intended and actual refractive outcome, ranged from 0.50 diopter (D) of unintended hyperopia to 0.75 (D) of unintended myopia.


CONCLUSIONS
The aphakic refraction technique provided an extremely accurate postoperative refraction in eyes having cataract with IOL implantation surgery after previous LASIK. Although the pool sample was small (12 eyes) and the range of the aphakic refraction was limited (+8.50 to 12.375 D), the technique was found to be remarkably accurate.
Mackool
Richard J
RJ
Mackool Eye Institute, Astoria, New York, USA.
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Wilson
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Mackool
Richard
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D000465:Algorithms; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006956:Hyperopia / Q000601:surgery*; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000379:methods*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012029:Refraction, Ocular / Q000502:physiology*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012189:Retrospective Studies