A rapid method for measuring intraocular lens power in vitro with a focimeter

In this paper we describe a new method for measuring the intraocular lens (IOL) power using a focimeter, a negative ophthalmic lens and a saline solution (0.9% NaCl). To test this we measured the power of 58 different IOLs and we compared them with the power stated by the manufacturer. Despite the l...

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Published in:Experimental eye research 2015-11, Vol.140, p.190-192
Main Authors: García-Domene, Mari Carmen, Díez-Ajenjo, María Amparo, Peris-Martínez, Cristina, Navea, Amparo, Artigas, José María
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological - instrumentation
Focimeter
Intraocular lens
Lenses, Intraocular
Method
Ophthalmic lens
Optics and Photonics
Power
Reproducibility of Results
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Summary:In this paper we describe a new method for measuring the intraocular lens (IOL) power using a focimeter, a negative ophthalmic lens and a saline solution (0.9% NaCl). To test this we measured the power of 58 different IOLs and we compared them with the power stated by the manufacturer. Despite the limitations, the results show a good correlation. •We present a fast method for measuring intraocular lens power with a focimeter.•We avoided some problems described by the ISO (expensive, time-consuming or different depending on the lens design).•This method can improve the speed in future research and it could be used by groups on a low budget.
ISSN:0014-4835
1096-0007
DOI:10.1016/j.exer.2015.09.009