Phacosurgery features in keratoconus

Averich V.V.; Avetisov K.S.; Alkhumidi K.; Avetisov S.E.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma2020136052296

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Abstract:

The review summarizes the results of surgical treatment of cataracts in patients with keratoconus. The major challenges of phacosurgery in keratoconus are associated with intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation, choice of the most appropriate IOL model and additional interventions required to stabilize keratectasia and reduce corneal irregularity.

Keywords:

keratoconus

cataract surgery

phacoemulsification

intraocular lens

Authors:

Averich V.V.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

ORCID: 0000-0001-5778-4123

Avetisov K.S.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Disease

SPIN RSCI: 9920-7312
Scopus AuthorID: 8298053700
ORCID: 0000-0001-9195-8908

Alkhumidi K.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases

Avetisov S.E.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Disease;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0001-7115-4275

Received:

22.05.2020

Accepted:

08.06.2020

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