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2018-12-22 07:36:09
What does lens of +16D diopter mean for eyesight in cataract operation. How is the power of eye calculated?
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Hello There are two factors. A. Axial length of eye : measured by A scan machine B. Corneal curvature: measured by keratometer

Answered2018-12-22 09:13:34

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The powe of iol is calclted by machines like keratometer and a scan or a combined unit. +16 means you need a lens of lesser power than a normal person means you are a myopic Individual.

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It is calculated by using A Scan.  It is the power of lens replacing the cataractous lens in you . The power also says you might be a myopic person in early stages .

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