can you use a toric IOL in cataract surgery if the patient has Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy?
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1855: MSICS with small pupils & weak corneas
All this week we are featuring cases of MSICS: manual small incision cataract surgery. The incision is not all that … More
1559: MSICS for weak K endothelium
Doing phacoemulsification surgery involves using ultrasonic energy and fluidic flow to break up and aspirate the cataract nucleus. Both the … More
1509: DMEK transplant wipe technique
I enjoy learning new techniques and I am honored to have learned DMEK pearls from the true experts like Martin … More
1488: Fuchs Dystrophy with EDOF IOL
In the past, I was reluctant to implant an EDOF (extended depth of focus) IOL in patients with corneal issues. … More
1317: Is a toric IOL ok in Fuchs’ Dys?
We can do cataract surgery for patients with Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy, but we must weigh the relative risks of corneal … More
1176: cataract surgery in Fuchs’ dystrophy
You will certainly encounter patients with Fuchs’ dystrophy where the corneal endothelial cell layer becomes compromised. With loss of endothelial … More
Cataract Quiz: What should you do?
What are these dark spots seen in the red reflex as you are about to start cataract surgery? What do … More