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Combined PTK and Clear Cornea Cataract Extraction in a Trachoma Patient

A. John Kanellopoulos, MD

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A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, presents a combined procedure of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) and clear cornea cataract extraction using a 23-gauge illuminator (Oertli) in a trachoma patient with severe cornea scarring. The procedure resulted in a reduction of corneal scarring effectively the next day.

Posted: 6/05/2019

Keywords:

Cornea

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Oertli Instrumente AG

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Phototherapeutic Keratectomy, PTK

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Refractive Lens Exchange/Clear Lens Extraction (RLE/CLE)

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trachoma

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Combined PTK and Clear Cornea Cataract Extraction in a Trachoma Patient

A. John Kanellopoulos, MD

A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, presents a combined procedure of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) and clear cornea cataract extraction using a 23-gauge illuminator (Oertli) in a trachoma patient with severe cornea scarring. The procedure resulted in a reduction of corneal scarring effectively the next day.

Posted: 6/05/2019

Keywords:

Cornea

•

Oertli Instrumente AG

•

Phototherapeutic Keratectomy, PTK

•

Refractive Lens Exchange/Clear Lens Extraction (RLE/CLE)

•

trachoma

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Anonymous

6 years ago

please elaborate on iol calculation method and any changes with regards to ptk . thanks

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