Glaucoma A Common, Challenging Complication In Patients With Keratoprostheses

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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The prevalence of glaucoma in patients with keratoprostheses is high, varying between 36% and 80% with the most common type of keratoprosthesis used in the U.S., the Boston KPro.

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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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Glaucoma A Common, Challenging Complication In Patients With Keratoprostheses

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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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