Optical Biometry

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OVERVIEW

Optical Biometry is a fast, non-contact eye measurement test used before cataract and lens surgery. It calculates eye length and corneal power to guide accurate lens implant selection. The scan is safe, comfortable, and essential for better surgical visual outcomes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUSIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS

1. Service includes non-contact optical eye measurements for surgical planning. 2. Professional interpretation by the ophthalmologist is required. 3. Fees may vary based on case complexity and lens type planning. 4. Test supports surgery planning and does not replace full eye examination. 5. Accuracy depends on fixation and media clarity. 6. Dense cataract or poor signal may require alternate ultrasound methods. 7. Final lens choice remains a physician decision.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Manolette Roque | Dr. Barbara Roque St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City 2nd Floor, Units 217-218, Roque Eye Clinic, Medical Arts Building Rizal Drive cor. 5th Ave, Taguig City 1634, Philippines +63-917-844-2020 +63-998-998-2020 +63-2-8828-2020 +63-2-8789-7700 ext. 7217 +63-2-8789-7700 ext. 7218

Dr. Manolette Roque | Dr. Barbara Roque Asian Hospital and Medical Center 5th Floor, Unit 509, Roque Eye Clinic, Medical Office Building 2205 Civic Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 1781, Philippines +63-917-795-2020 +63-998-997-2020 +63-2-8771-9253 +63-2-8771-9000 ext. 7509

Optical Biometry is a non-contact diagnostic eye measurement service used to calculate the correct intraocular lens power before cataract and refractive lens surgery. It uses advanced light-based technology to measure eye length, corneal curvature, and anterior chamber depth with high precision. As a result, your ophthalmologist can select a more accurate lens implant and improve expected visual outcomes.

WHAT THIS SERVICE MEASURES

This test gathers detailed structural measurements of the eye that are essential for surgical planning. It measures axial length, corneal power, and key anterior segment distances. In addition, it supports modern lens calculation formulas. Therefore, it plays a central role in achieving target postoperative vision.

Accurate measurements reduce the chance of large refractive surprise after surgery. Consequently, patients gain more predictable results.

WHEN DOCTORS RECOMMEND OPTICAL BIOMETRY

Doctors request Optical Biometry before lens-based procedures and in selected refractive cases. For example, it is considered standard of care before cataract surgery.

1. Cataract surgery planning
2. Refractive lens exchange planning
3. Premium intraocular lens selection
4. Toric lens calculations
5. Secondary lens evaluation

HOW THE TEST IS PERFORMED

The procedure is quick and comfortable. First, you sit at the device and focus on a fixation target. Next, the system uses harmless light waves to scan the eye without contact. Then, the software computes measurements automatically. As a result, the scan usually finishes within a few minutes.

No needles or probe contact are required. Moreover, most patients do not need dilation for this measurement alone.

PATIENT COMFORT AND SAFETY

Optical Biometry uses safe optical technology and does not touch the eye. Because it is non-invasive, infection risk remains extremely low. Most patients feel no discomfort during testing. In addition, normal activities can resume immediately after the scan unless other procedures follow.

WHY PRECISE LENS CALCULATION MATTERS

Lens implant power strongly affects visual results after cataract surgery. Even small measurement errors can change postoperative vision. Therefore, high-quality biometry improves accuracy and personalization. Modern formulas also depend on reliable input data. As a result, precise measurement supports better distance, intermediate, or near vision targets.