Title
Consensus on the management of astigmatism in cataract surgery
Date Issued
01 January 2019
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Núñez M.X.
Escaf L.J.
Ventura B.V.
Srur M.
Newball L.
Espaillat A.
Centurion V.A.
Publisher(s)
Dove Medical Press Ltd
Abstract
This project was aimed at achieving consensus on the management of astigmatism during cataract surgery by ophthalmologists from Latin America using modified Delphi technique. Relevant peer-reviewed literature was identified, and 21 clinical research questions associated with the definition, classification, measurement, and treatment of astigmatism during cataract surgery were formulated. Twenty participants were divided into seven groups, and each group was assigned three questions to which they had to respond in written form, after thoroughly reviewing the literature. The assigned questions with corresponding responses by each group were discussed with other participants in round 4 – presentation of findings. The consensus was achieved if approval was obtained from at least 80% of participants. The present paper provides several agreements and recommendations for management of astigmatism during cataract surgery, which could potentially minimize the variability in practice patterns and help ophthalmologists adopt optimal practices for cataract patients with astigmatism and improve patient satisfaction.
Start page
311
End page
324
Volume
13
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Medicina clínica Ciencias médicas, Ciencias de la salud Oftalmología
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85063033716
Source
Clinical Ophthalmology
ISSN of the container
11775467
Sponsor(s)
ASOC-CYR Alcon Inc. Asico LLC Colombian Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Katena Products, Inc. Novartis Division
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