№ 3 / 2014 / 67-71

Comparative evaluation of clinical and functional outcomes and subjective satisfaction in patients with various degrees of anisometropia

Author: Malyugin B.E.¹, Kokin S.A.², Pozharitskaya E.M.³

Abstract

Aim: to determine the optimal level of anisometropia in bilateral aphakia correction with monofocal lenses. Material and methods: 126 patients were divided into 4 groups according to the degree of anisometropia from 0.5 to –3.25 diopters. Visual acuity, near and middle distance, contrast sensitivity, visual quality of life and subjective satisfaction were analyzed. Results: high visual acuity values were revealed in all groups; the visual acuity at intermediate distance was significantly higher at anisometropia from 1.25 to 1.75 than in the other groups; near vision was significantly higher in the groups with higher anisometropia.

Key words

anisometropia, correction of aphakia, monovisual correction

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About Authors (Correspondence):

Malyugin B.E. – doctor of medical sciences, professor, deputy director for scientific work

Kokin S.A. – postgraduate student

Pozharitskaya E.M. – teaching assistant of the chair for ophthalmology

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Received: 10/02/2015