Clinical Outcomes of Sequential Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments and an Extended Range of Vision Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients with Keratoconus and Cataract.

C LisaR ZaldivarA Fernández-Vega CuetoRonald M Sanchez-AvilaD Madrid-CostaJose F Alfonso

Published in: Journal of ophthalmology (2018)

Sequential Ferrara-type ICRS and an extended range of vision IOL implantation provided good visual and refractive outcomes, being an effective, safe, and predictable procedure for the treatment of selected cases of patients with keratoconus and cataract. In addition, this approach provides an increase of tolerance to defocus.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
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