Treat ocular surface, undercorrect when biometry data vary before astigmatism correction

NEW YORK — When a patient presents with varying preoperative biometry data for the astigmatism axis, surgeons should examine the ocular surface and go into the procedure with adequate expectations, according to one speaker here.
According to Uday Devgan, MD, there are several things a surgeon can do when different machines are showing different biometry data for the astigmatism axis.
First, look at the ocular surface and treat any ocular surface disease until it is under control.
“That is such a key point,” Devgan said. “It really does make sense (Read more...)

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