Alterations In AREDS Formula Recommended

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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The addition of lutein/zeaxanthin to and the subtraction of beta carotene from the AREDS supplement formula was recommended by investigators in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2.

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A 58-year-old man with the following corneal topography map is undergoing cataract surgery OD. What would be your advice to him regarding corneal relaxing incisions to reduce his astigmatism?
1. One 6 mm incision at the 95 degree meridian
2. Paired 6 mm incisions at the 95 degree meridian
3. Perform astigmatic LASIK after cataract surgery
4. No surgical correction of the astigmatism
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Alterations In AREDS Formula Recommended

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A 58-year-old man with the following corneal topography map is undergoing cataract surgery OD. What would be your advice to him regarding corneal relaxing incisions to reduce his astigmatism?

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