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Posterior Astigmatism: Considerations for Cataract Refractive Surgery Planning

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Over the last decade, a vast improvement on intraocular lens (IOL) options steered cataract surgery towards a more sophisticated approach concerning the final refractive goal. On a particular note, the availability and adoption of toric IOLs, either in monofocal or multifocal platforms. This allowed for a better final quality of vision, but also addressed several complex steps, especially regarding proper diagnostic assessment during surgical planning. More than 50% of the patients who undergo cataract surgery have corneal astigmatism ≥ 0.75 diopter (D), which is within the range of surgically treatable astigmatism and may significantly limit an optimal visual outcome if left uncorrected.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.15234/vpa.v17i1.459

Authors: Milton S Yogi, Bruna V. Ventura, Eliane M. Nakano

Institutions: Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, Instituto da Visão, Instituto Paulista de Estudos e Pesquisas em Oftalmologia, Fundação Altino Ventura, Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Intraocular Surgery and Lenses

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2800529608

FWCI: 0.245

Cites: 7

Cited by: 1

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