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How do you determine whether to proceed with topography-guided PRK, lamellar keratoplasty, or a full-thickness transplant in patients with irregular astigmatism and corneal scarring?

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Ophthalmology · UCLA Stein Eye Institute

Start with a rigid gas permeable refraction. If the vision can be improved to a satisfactory level, then something like topography-guided PRK could be considered, or simply fit the patient in a RGP/Scleral lens.

If the vision is still not adequate, a lamellar keratoplasty can be considered. Although...

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How do you determine whether to proceed with topography-guided PRK, lamellar keratoplasty, or a full-thickness transplant in patients with irregular astigmatism and corneal scarring? | Mednet