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Refractive Error Stabilization Following Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery and Its Associated Preoperative Factors

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the time required for refractive error (RE) stabilization after standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery and identify preoperative factors influencing this duration. Methods: 0.50 diopter changes in spherical equivalent (SE) over two consecutive follow-ups. Participants underwent ophthalmic examinations at baseline and postoperative days 3, 7, 14, 28, and 60. Keratometric values (K-mean), corneal astigmatism, and axial length (AL) were measured preoperatively using a biometric device. Results: 0.001). Conclusion: RE stabilization is typically observed 4 weeks post-cataract surgery. Eyes with lower AL and higher corneal astigmatism exhibit a comparatively slower RE stabilization following surgery.

Source: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v20.15132

Authors: Ali Sharifi, Davoud Dehghani-Meibodi, Amin Zand

Institution: Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Intraocular Surgery and Lenses

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200