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Refractive lens exchange using SN60T5 AcrySof Toric intraocular lens in stage 2 keratoconus
| Summary: | This is a case report of a 45-year-old anisometropic woman with stage 2 keratoconus submitted to refractive lens exchange employing SN60T5 AcrySof Toric intraocluar lens on her left eye. Phacoemulsification followed by proper lens implantation was accomplished successfully. On postoperative period, favorable refractive and visual outcomes were obtained. The use of toric intraocular lenses may be an option in the refractive treatment of stage 2 keratoconus in selected cases. |
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| Main Authors: | Oliveira Freitas,Giuliano de |
| Other Authors: | Carvalho,Mário José; Boteon,Joel Edmur |
| Subject: | Keratoconus Lens implantation intraocular Anisometropi Lens, crystalline surgery Case reports |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | IBICT |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Oasisbr |
| Summary: | This is a case report of a 45-year-old anisometropic woman with stage 2 keratoconus submitted to refractive lens exchange employing SN60T5 AcrySof Toric intraocluar lens on her left eye. Phacoemulsification followed by proper lens implantation was accomplished successfully. On postoperative period, favorable refractive and visual outcomes were obtained. The use of toric intraocular lenses may be an option in the refractive treatment of stage 2 keratoconus in selected cases. |
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