Multi-Agency, Tailored Approach Needed To Treat Blindness

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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Treating the more than 37 million blind people around the world will require a combined effort between ophthalmic outreach groups and individual volunteers, incorporating approaches that treat each blinding condition separately while also recognizing regional differences in care, an expert said here.

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A patient with phacodonesis and cataract as shown in the photo desires surgery. Which option is the safest method in this situation?
1. Pars plana lensectomy by retinal surgeon and insertion of AC IOL
2. Intracapsular cataract exctraction and insertion of AC IOL
3. Phacoemulsification and insertion of a capsular tension ring (CTR) and PC IOL
4. Phacoemulsification and iris sutured PC IOL
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