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ArticleBiomedical engineering online2025

Analysis of preoperative ocular optical parameters in patients with cataract.

Wenqun Xi, Xinhua Liu, Zhiqiang Ren, Xiaosheng Huang, Liangnan Sun, Ye Ye, Yanhua Zhao, Zhe Zhang, Kun Zeng

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Wenqun XiShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China.
Xinhua LiuShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China.
Zhiqiang RenDepartment of Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Xiaosheng HuangShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China.
Liangnan SunShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China.
Ye YeShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China.
Yanhua ZhaoShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China.
Zhe ZhangShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China. whypotato@126.com.
Kun ZengShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, No. 18, Zetian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518040, People's Republic of China. zengkun@sz-eyes.com.

Funding

Shenzhen Science and Technology Program JCYJ20220530153604010
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the distribution of preoperative corneal parameters obtained using the Pentacam anterior segment analyzer in Chinese male and female patients with cataracts and to investigate the correlation between these parameters and related factors. Preoperative examination data of the eyes of 1,255 patients who underwent cataract surgery were retrospectively analyzed. The Pentacam AXL was used to extract preoperative corneal measurements, and the total corneal measurement data were analyzed. The average age of the patients was 52.9 ± 21.3 years. The mean simulated keratometry values and corneal curvature of total corneal refractive power were positively correlated with age (both P < 0.01). Spearman's correlation analysis revealed a positive association between age and anterior corneal spherical aberration, posterior corneal spherical aberration, and total corneal spherical aberration changes. A negative correlation was found between age and with-the-rule astigmatism, and it was positively correlated with the ratios of against-the-rule and oblique astigmatism. A significant between-eye correlation was observed regarding spherical aberration (Z40), horizontal coma (Z31), vertical coma (Z3-1), and horizontal trefoil (Z33). The corneal curvature in females was significantly steeper than that in males (P < 0.01). Corneal curvature, corneal spherical aberration, and corneal astigmatism were found to change with age. Additionally, we found physiological differences between the sexes. Individual measurements could be taken preoperatively to facilitate the development of personalized surgical plans. By identifying age- and gender-related corneal variations, this study enables more personalized cataract surgery planning, potentially improving refractive outcomes and reducing postoperative complications through tailored surgical techniques and intraocular lens selection.

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CataractOptical PhenomenaPreoperative PeriodAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCataract ExtractionCorneaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultCataractHigh-order aberrationPentacam anterior segment analysis systemSimulated keratometryTotal corneal refractive power

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PMCPMC11912591

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