WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — A presenter at Hawaiian Eye 2022 offered his list of considerations for performing cataract surgery in patients with herpetic disease.
First, Kenneth Beckman, MD, FACS, treats active disease preoperatively.
Among preoperative treatments to be considered are use of oral antivirals, continuation of topical steroids, punctal plug placement, use of frequent lubricants and amniotic membrane graft placement. Beckman manages the ocular surface to allow for accurate measurements and allows the disease to remain quiet for an extended period.
“It’s not uncommon for