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

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Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Power Formulas Modified for Patients with Keratoconus

Which 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!
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