Cataract surgery and astigmatism correction in patients with connective tissue disease commonly associated with dry eye are feasible, according to a presenter at the virtual OSN New York meeting.
Studies show that if the patient’s inflammation is well controlled, “It is even safe to do laser vision correction in these patients and get a good result,” Brandon Ayres, MD, said.
When planning astigmatism correction in a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis, for example, one should comanage the case with a rheumatologist. Patients with clinical signs
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