Women in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science

S01E11 Factors Affecting Corneal Incision Position During Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery

November 29, 2021 Women in Ophthalmology Season 1 Episode 11
Women in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science
S01E11 Factors Affecting Corneal Incision Position During Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery
Show Notes

Factors Affecting Corneal Incision Position During Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery
Dr Kerrie Meades was the first female ophthalmologist to perform laser vision correct in Australia. In this podcast, Dr Meades discusses the article Factors affecting corneal incision position during femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. Dr Meades was prompted to explore this topic due to a lack of precision from laser for the second incision. Tilt and displacement can affect the translation of the program of the laser and the actual incision. As such, OCT guidance is needed for the secondary incision, as you do for the primary incision. Dr Meades provides an insight into how patient behaviour and anatomy can affect docking, and therefore incisions.

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