Optical coherence biometry found better than ultrasound in difficult clinical situations

NUREMBERG, Germany — Optical coherence biometry is the most accurate method of performing biometry in eyes that are difficult to assess, such as those with extreme refractive errors, according to one surgeon.

William H. Hill, MD, of Mesa, Ariz., said the Zeiss IOLMaster optical coherence biometer can perform more accurate biometric assessments than ultrasound in eyes with high to extreme axial myopia with posterior staphyloma, high to extreme axial hyperopia or with silicone oil in the vitreous cavity after posterior segment surgery.

He spoke on the topic here at the German Ophthalmic Surgeons meeting.