Enter the axial length, keratometry, and desired post-op refraction into the calculator to determine the intraocular lens (IOL) power using the Holladay 1 formula.
Holladay 1 Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the IOL power using the Holladay 1 formula:
IOL Power = Aconstant + (1.336 - (K / 1000) - (0.333 * AL)) - R
Variables:
- AL is the axial length of the eye (mm)
- K is the average keratometry reading (D)
- R is the desired post-operative refraction (D)
- Aconstant is a lens-specific constant
To calculate the IOL power, you need to know the axial length of the eye, the keratometry reading, and the desired post-operative refraction. The Aconstant is specific to the lens being used and should be provided by the manufacturer.
What is the Holladay 1 Formula?
The Holladay 1 formula is a mathematical formula used by ophthalmologists to calculate the power of an intraocular lens (IOL) that is to be implanted in a patient’s eye during cataract surgery. The formula takes into account the axial length of the eye, the curvature of the cornea (keratometry), and the desired post-operative refraction to provide the most appropriate IOL power for the patient.
How to Calculate IOL Power Using Holladay 1 Formula?
The following steps outline how to calculate the IOL Power using the Holladay 1 Formula:
- First, determine the axial length of the eye (AL) in millimeters.
- Next, determine the average keratometry reading (K) in diopters (D).
- Next, determine the desired post-operative refraction (R) in diopters (D).
- Next, obtain the Aconstant for the specific lens being used.
- Finally, calculate the IOL Power using the Holladay 1 Formula.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Axial Length (AL) = 23.5 mm
Keratometry (K) = 44.0 D
Desired Post-Op Refraction (R) = -0.50 D
Aconstant (specific to the lens) = 0.583
