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Br J Ophthalmol 2004;88:1235-1236 doi:10.1136/bjo.2003.032706
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Optimal single intraocular lens power for the Nepali population

  1. A Murchison,
  2. M Richards,
  3. G Tabin,
  4. S Ruit,
  5. R Gurung
  1. University of Washington, 3636 Francis Avenue, No 102 Seattle, WA 98103, USA
  1. Correspondence to: Dr Ann P Murchison University of Washington, 3636 Francis Avenue, No 102 Seattle, WA 98103, USA; amurchu.washington.edu
  • Accepted 29 February 2004

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate optimal standard intraocular lens power for Nepalese eye camp cataract patients.

Method: A retrospective case series of 5109 preoperative cataract patients.

Results: Average axial length of 23.08 (SD 1.26). Average dioptre intraocular lens power 21.37 (3.04).

Conclusion: An increase in the intraocular lens power used at Nepalese eye camps from +21.0 to 22.5 dioptres would improve overall visual outcome.

Footnotes

  • Series editors: W V Good and S Ruit

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