Zulu ocular biometry differs fundamentally from that of Europeans – A modelling analysis
The ocular biometry of the Zulu population differs significantly from that of the European population, particularly in corneal and crystalline lens power, lens thickness and anterior chamber depth. This has important implications for intraocular lens power calculations, glaucoma risk assessment and other diagnostic procedures. Accurate, population-specific references are essential for optimising vision correction and enhancing ophthalmic healthcare outcomes in regions with populations underrepresented in the literature.
Authors
- Tanya Evans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8307-2912)
- Khathutshelo Percy Mashige (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-0891)
- J. Rozema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8124-8646)
- Rafael Navarro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1328-1716)
Institutions
- University of Antwerp (BE)
- University of Johannesburg (ZA)
- Universidad de Zaragoza (ES)
- Antwerp University Hospital (BE)
- Leipzig University (DE)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/opo.70000
- Primary Topic
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- South African Medical Research Council
- Department of Higher Education and Training
- Horizon 2020 Framework Programme
- Medical Research Council
- H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions