Keratoconic corneas tend to be thinner than normal, but unless they are extremely thin, this should not make a difference to the technical difficulty of the procedure. At ELZA, we can offer the option of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, where the laser can make super-accurate incisions in the cornea, perform a capsulotomy, and pre-fragment the lens to make the entire procedure as safe and as “light touch” as possible. This approach should be considered in eyes with very thin keratoconus corneas that require cataract surgery.
- Awards, Podium Power, Uncategorized
The VSY Biotechnology Ophthalmology Star Awards (OSA) for 2023 were announced at the Satellite Symposium during the ESCRS conference in Vienna. The awards recognize contributions to the field of ophthalmology, specifically research and clinical studies that have advanced understanding and treatment of eye diseases. This year, Dr. Nan-ji Lu from the ELZA Institute in Zurich received the third-place award for her clinical study titled “A New Keratoconus Staging System Based on OCT.” Dr. Lu’s research focuses on a new system for staging keratoconus, a condition affecting the cornea, and has implications for its diagnosis and treatment.
- by Mark Hillen
- September 15, 2023
