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S01E06 Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Formulas Modified for Patients with Keratoconus

S01E06 Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Formulas Modified for Patients with Keratoconus

FromWomen in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science


S01E06 Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Formulas Modified for Patients with Keratoconus

FromWomen in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Formulas Modified for Patients with KeratoconusWhich IOL formula should we use prior to cataract surgery in patients with keratoconus?  Are the newer formulae with keratoconus modifications more accurate than the regular formulae that we are used to using?  What should be our refractive target for these cases and how does it vary according to severity of the cone?  Can we aim for spectacle independence? Dr Jacqueline Beltz - Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon from Melbourne explains why refractive outcomes are tricky to predict in eyes with keratoconus.  She explores a paper by Jack Kane and colleagues that seeks to answer these very questions. Tune in to find out!View article here
Released:
Nov 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

10 minutes of science is a new podcast series from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Women in Ophthalmology. Each edition features an expert in their field discussing an article of their choosing. These articles have been selected due to their impact on the real-world practice of ophthalmology. The series is aimed at the general comprehensive ophthalmologists and includes topics across a range of subspecialties. Hosted by Women in Ophthalmology Deputy Chair Dr Robyn Troutbeck, we welcome you to listen to 10 minutes of science.