Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis marker

Background: Toric Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are supposed to be aligned at a particular axis for spectacle-free vision for distance. The evolution of topographers and optical biometers has made it quite achievable for us to aim the target. However, the result sometimes remains unpredictable. A big as...

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Main Authors: Neeraj Israni, Shruti Kochar, Amol Kadu, Shreya Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2023;volume=71;issue=3;spage=1059;epage=1059;aulast=Israni
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Shruti Kochar
Amol Kadu
Shreya Shah
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Shreya Shah
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description Background: Toric Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are supposed to be aligned at a particular axis for spectacle-free vision for distance. The evolution of topographers and optical biometers has made it quite achievable for us to aim the target. However, the result sometimes remains unpredictable. A big aspect of this depends on the preop axis marking for toric IOL alignment. Errors in axis marking have been reduced recently with the array of different toric markers in the market, but still we see postoperative refractive surprises due to faulty marking. Purpose: In this video, we present a novel slit lamp–based toric marker innovation, STORM, which gives us a hands-free approach to a reliable and accurate axis marking on the cornea. The axis marker is a simple modification to our age-old marker, with the advantage of no touch and slit-lamp assistance, which will make it error free and easy to use. Synopsis: The present innovation answers the problem statement of stable, economical, and accurate marking solution. Many a times, hand-holding devices create inaccurate and stressed condition while marking the cornea before corneal surgery. Highlights: The invention can be used for marking of accurate and easy astigmatic axis of a toric IOL preoperatively, that is, before the surgery. If the appropriate device is used to mark the cornea, it would impact the outcome of surgery. This device also makes the patient and the surgeon comfortable to mark the cornea with accuracy and without hesitation.Video link: https://youtu.be/4MVM7HRwz70
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spelling doaj.art-ae7126a79a534325b79a56d7c2806f232023-05-18T06:11:44ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47381998-36892023-01-017131057105710.4103/IJO.IJO_2779_22Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis markerNeeraj IsraniShruti KocharAmol KaduShreya ShahBackground: Toric Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are supposed to be aligned at a particular axis for spectacle-free vision for distance. The evolution of topographers and optical biometers has made it quite achievable for us to aim the target. However, the result sometimes remains unpredictable. A big aspect of this depends on the preop axis marking for toric IOL alignment. Errors in axis marking have been reduced recently with the array of different toric markers in the market, but still we see postoperative refractive surprises due to faulty marking. Purpose: In this video, we present a novel slit lamp–based toric marker innovation, STORM, which gives us a hands-free approach to a reliable and accurate axis marking on the cornea. The axis marker is a simple modification to our age-old marker, with the advantage of no touch and slit-lamp assistance, which will make it error free and easy to use. Synopsis: The present innovation answers the problem statement of stable, economical, and accurate marking solution. Many a times, hand-holding devices create inaccurate and stressed condition while marking the cornea before corneal surgery. Highlights: The invention can be used for marking of accurate and easy astigmatic axis of a toric IOL preoperatively, that is, before the surgery. If the appropriate device is used to mark the cornea, it would impact the outcome of surgery. This device also makes the patient and the surgeon comfortable to mark the cornea with accuracy and without hesitation.Video link: https://youtu.be/4MVM7HRwz70http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2023;volume=71;issue=3;spage=1059;epage=1059;aulast=Isranislit lamp based toric markercorneal axis markertoric marker innovation- storm
spellingShingle Neeraj Israni
Shruti Kochar
Amol Kadu
Shreya Shah
Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis marker
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
slit lamp based toric marker
corneal axis marker
toric marker innovation- storm
title Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis marker
title_full Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis marker
title_fullStr Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis marker
title_full_unstemmed Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis marker
title_short Slit-lamp assisted TORic Marker (STORM): A novel corneal axis marker
title_sort slit lamp assisted toric marker storm a novel corneal axis marker
topic slit lamp based toric marker
corneal axis marker
toric marker innovation- storm
url http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2023;volume=71;issue=3;spage=1059;epage=1059;aulast=Israni
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