Intraocular lens power calculation using total keratometry and ray tracing in eyes with previous small incision lenticule extraction – A case series

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the IOL power calculation accuracy in post-SMILE eyes using ray tracing and a range of total keratometry based IOL calculation formulae. Observations: Ray tracing showed excellent predictability in IOL power calculation after SMILE and its accuracy was clinically comparable with the Barrett TK Universal II and Haigis TK formula. Conclusions and importance: Incorporating posterior corneal curvature measurements into IOL power calculation after SMILE seems prudent. The ray tracing method as well as selected TK-based formulae yielded excellent accuracy and should be favored in post-SMILE eyes.

Keywords

• SMILE
• Cataract
• IOL calculation
• Ray tracing
• Total keratometry (TK)