Interdevice Agreement of Keratometry, Astigmatism Vectors, and Ocular Biometry in Cataract Candidates: SS-OCT (Argos) vs. OLCI (Aladdin) vs. Scheimpflug–Placido (Sirius)
<b>Background and Objectives:</b> Accurate anterior segment measurements are central to intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation and toric planning, yet different optical platforms may yield non-interchangeable values. This study compared keratometry, astigmatism metrics, and ocular biometry obtained with a swept-source OCT biometer (Argos), an optical low-coherence interferometry biometer (Aladdin), and a combined Scheimpflug-Placido topographer (Schwind Sirius). <b>Methods:</b> This is a retrospective observational study (January 2022-June 2024) including eyes undergoing uncomplicated cataract surgery. All eyes were measured in a single session by one examiner. Outcomes included K1, K2, cylinder, astigmatism axis (degrees; device-reported corneal cylinder axis, labeled "Powerful Angle" in the Sirius export), vector components (J0 and J45), and-where available-lens thickness (LT), axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), white-to-white (WTW) distance, and central corneal thickness (CCT). Friedman tests assessed 3-device differences, and pairwise comparisons were evaluated using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests (paired data). <b>Results:</b> A total of 170 eyes (102 patients) were analyzed (mean age: 69.12 ± 10.26 years). Significant inter-device differences were detected for K1 (Argos: 43.45 ± 1.64 D; Aladdin: 43.41 ± 1.70 D; overall: <i>p</i> < 0.001; Argos vs. Aladdin: <i>p</i> = 0.019), K2 (Argos: 44.45 ± 1.67 D; Aladdin: 44.34 ± 1.71 D; overall and pairwise: <i>p</i> < 0.001), and cylinder (Argos: -0.83 ± 0.74 D, Aladdin: -0.77 ± 0.76 D; Sirius: -0.68 ± 0.75 D; overall: <i>p</i> < 0.001). "Powerful Angle" differed across devices (<i>p</i> = 0.003) but not between Argos and Aladdin (<i>p</i> = 0.512). J0 (<i>p</i> = 0.277) and J45 (<i>p</i> = 0.084) did not differ significantly. Argos reported higher ACD (3.19 ± 0.42 vs. 3.13 ± 0.41 mm, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and WTW (11.95 ± 0.42 vs. 11.65 ± 0.39 mm, <i>p</i> < 0.001) values than Aladdin. CCT was similar between Aladdin and Sirius (540.27 ± 33.44 vs. 540.47 ± 33.78 µm, <i>p</i> = 0.169). <b>Conclusions:</b> Several keratometric and biometric parameters differed significantly by device, indicating limited interchangeability-particularly relevant for toric and premium IOL planning-while vector astigmatism components and CCT showed better agreement.
Authors
- Leila Al Barri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6078-1505)
- Nadina Mercea
- Cosmin Rosca
- Servet Yasar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2728-6195)
- Tudor
- Mihnea Munteanu
- Horia T. Stanca
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara (RO)
- Spitalul Clinic CF Cluj-Napoca (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bioengineering
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering13030296
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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