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What strategies do you use to optimize cataract surgery outcomes in patients with anterior basement membrane dystrophy (ABMD)?

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Ophthalmology · University of Minnesota

For the preoperative period, surface dryness should be well controlled; usually, artificial tears, punctal plugs, and Restasis are enough. Then, if the topography shows central irregular reading, I usually prefer to remove the epithelium and let it heal for a month before considering cataract surger...

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Ophthalmology · Center For Advanced Eye Care

I discuss the chance of refractive surprise and strongly recommend an ocular resurfacing. And then repeat the calculations in 1-2 months.

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