The Importance Of Virginity

1. Laura Hartley

1. Dr AC Vernon, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Purpose
Importance of Virginity highlights the importance of accurate biometry in IOL calculations for cataract surgery.

The importance of a virgin cornea is discussed as over 100 eyes are analysed highlighting the common errors occurring in IOL calculations. The most common being a tainted cornea.

Methods
Analysis is conducted by measuring applanation tonometery followed by biometry calculations comparing against results with no applanation tonometry.

Results
Results are discussed in great detail. Results show that 41% of eyes were effected. 8% had up to a 1.0D difference
41.6% had up to a 0.5D difference
More statically significant results are discussed through out the presentation

Conclusion
Importance of corneal virginity really does matter in order for us to achieve great clinical outcomes for our cataract patients