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Indications, patient selection, pre‐ and postoperative patient care
Author(s) -
Szentmary N.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2015.0007
Subject(s) - medicine , intraocular lens , astigmatism , intraocular lenses , optometry , cataract surgery , ophthalmology , surgery , optics , physics
Summary First we discuss different principle options of correction for corneal astigmatism, e.g. posterior chamber IOL s, phakic IOL s, and add‐on IOL s. Major indication and inclusion/exclusion criteria for patients are shown and an overview on actual toric lenses with technical specifications and correction range are provided. Thereafter, we focus especially on toric intraocular lens implantation following penetrating keratoplasty. We summarize how to counsel patients about treatment options, preoperative and postoperative care and how to prepare the eye for the surgery. At the end, the postoperative care, evaluation and management of complications are discussed.