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CME Video of the Month

Episode 9

Septemer, 2016

The Deformed Cornea

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Surgery Description

Case Description: Here is a very unusual case! This 62 year old man has a cataract and severe keratoconus with a refraction of -20.00 D, -11.00 D of cylinder, and K readings in the 80s! However, he is a very successful hard contact lens wearer and therefore does not require corneal transplantation. I demonstrate how to improve corneal-induced visualization problems during phaco-IOL surgery, and select an IOL with a power that would leave him approximately emmetropic should he eventually undergo transplantation. In the meantime he will remain a successful hard contact lens wearer with improved vision because of the cataract extraction.

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Financial Disclosure: Richard J. Mackool, MD & RJ Mackool, MD: Consultant: Alcon; Patent Holder: Crestpoint Management

Learning Objective

After reviewing the educational video, learners should be able to 1. To present refractive considerations when performing cataract-implant surgery on patients with keratoconus. 2. To present, discuss and ameliorate corneal-induced visualization problems during cataract surgery.

Satisfactory completion: Learners must pass a post-test and complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Accreditation Statement – In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Review Education Group. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation – Amedco LLC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience: Ophthalmologists with an interest in cataract surgery.

Contact Information: If you have questions regarding any of the surgical videos, please contact us at kmccarthy@postgradhealthed.com

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