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How do you adjust postoperative refraction targets for LAL in patients with altered corneal anatomy?

E.g., post-radial keratometry, post-endothelial keratoplasty
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Ophthalmology · Vance Thompson Vision South Sioux City
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I don't adjust any postoperative refraction targets based on prior refractive surgery or previous EK, but modify the approach to adjustments. In patients with a history of PRK/LASIK, we wait at least 6 weeks to initiate adjustments. In patients with a history of RK, we wait 8+ weeks to start adjustm...

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