December consultation #5

New IOL calculation formulas have improved visual outcomes in patients undergoing cataract surgery with a history of previous LASIK. However, the preoperative examination is critical in understanding whether other factors may impact a patient ’s final visual outcome. Patient’s with a history of previous LASIK expect that, following cataract surgery, their vision will return to excellent UCVA and CDVA. The preoperative examination can help identify whether there are abnormalities in the corneal shape that may be contributing to a pati ent’s reduced CDVA.
Source: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Consultation Section: Refractive Source Type: research