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 nkrai
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Iops in cataract surg px
May 25, 2005 20:46:46 After cataract surgery...we generally see px 4-6 wks after refraction...i was wondering what happens to IOPs in these px...are they usually quite low after cataract surg..and remain low...or they increase slightly after abt 6wks.... |
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John
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RE: Iops in cataract surg px
May 26, 2005 17:31:20 IOP is usually reduced by cataract surgery.
Determination of higher or lower valuse over a six week peri-operative period is difficult because of inter-individual variation, diurnal variation, changes due to varying degrees of anterior segment inflammation and steroid response.
I am also intrigued to ask why does it matter? |
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jonesal2
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RE: Iops in cataract surg px
May 26, 2005 17:41:09 In glaucoma clinics Cataract extraction is often performed earlier for glaucoma patients with poor IOP control in an effort to reduce IOP further especially in those with shallow A/Cs and PXF |
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nkrai
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RE: Iops in cataract surg px
May 26, 2005 23:43:30 Was asked that in my IT exam..and was curious to now the answer. thanx |