Cataracts

Research results from P.C. Hoffmann and colleagues update understanding of cataracts

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, September 5th, 2010

Scientists discuss in 'Analysis of biometry and prevalence data for corneal astigmatism in 23,239 eyes' new findings in cataracts. In this recently published article, scientists in Germany conducted a study "To present and analyze biometry data sets and prevalence data for corneal astigmatism in a large population. High-volume eye surgery center, Castrop-Rauxel, Germany."

"Axial length (AL), corneal radii, anterior chamber depth (ACD), and horizontal corneal diameter (white-to-white [WTW] distance) were optically measured by partial coherence interferometry (IOLMaster). Patient data sets acquired between 2000 and 2006 were reviewed and analyzed. The study evaluated...

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