5 Key Takeaways
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Corneal diseases impact intraocular lens selection, progression of existing conditions, and visual outcomes after cataract surgery.
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Significant dry eye affects keratometry readings, necessitating ocular surface treatment before IOL biometry.
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Anterior basement membrane dystrophy should be treated if symptomatic, especially before cataract surgery.
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Cataract surgery may trigger herpes simplex keratitis recurrence; antiviral prophylaxis is recommended.
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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy may coexist with cataracts; combined procedures require careful consideration.
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