This accounted to a 72.22 % reduction, from the earlier 0.126 % to 0.035 %, of post-cataract surgery acute endophthalmitis. FDA approves first intraocular lens with extended range of vision for cataract patients. Visual outcomes after accommodating intraocular lens implantation. Hantera MM, Hamed AM, Fekry Y, Shoheib EA. Cataract in the adult eye PPP 2016. This limited the reliability of the conclusions. Use of Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy. Verhulst E, Vrijghem JC. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Accommodative intraocular lenses for age-related cataracts. list-style-image: url('https://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/assets/images/purplearrow.jpg') !important; They may not be applicable to other accommodative IOL designs. Ruling No: 05-01, May 3, 2005. Alternate Guidelines for Cataract Surgery. American College of Eye Surgeons. Between October 2016 and March 2018, a total of 15 eye care facilities spread over 4 Indian states were pre-selected to use either of the IC antibiotics, cefuroxime or moxifloxacin, following cataract surgery (phacoemulsification or manual small incision cataract surgery, MSICS). Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. For most cases involving a simple cataract, a diagnostic ultrasound A-scan is used. A computer analysis determines the relative displacement of each spot image. However, 6 studies reported no significant differences in visual acuity and 2 studies reported no significant differences in visual fields between the 2 intervention groups post-operatively (data not analyzable). All included trials used the 1CU accommodative IOL (HumanOptics, Erlangen, Germany) for their intervention group. No study reported the proportion of participants with a reduction in the number of medications used after surgery, but 2 studies found the mean number of medications used post-operatively at 1 year was about 1 less in the combined surgery group than the cataract surgery alone group (MD -0.69, 95 % CI: -1.28 to -0.10; 301 eyes); 5 studies showed that participants in the combined surgery group were about 50 % less likely compared with the cataract surgery alone group to use 1 or more IOP-lowering medications 1 year post-operatively (RR 0.47, 95 % CI: 0.28 to 0.80; 453 eyes). They graded 2 studies with high risk of detection bias and 1 study with high risk of selection bias. The secondary objectives included cost-analyses for different surgical techniques for co-existing cataract and glaucoma. border-radius: 4px; Zhang Z, Thomas LW, Leu SY, et al. Jin S, Friedman DS, Cao K, et al. In 2 studies, these researchers observed that subjects' satisfaction or spectacle independence may be higher in the trifocal group at 6 months, although another study found no evidence of a difference in subject satisfaction or spectacle independence between groups; AEs reporting varied among studies 2 studies reported information on AEs at 1 year; and 1 study reported that subjects showed no intra-operative or post-operative complications, while the other study reported that 4 eyes (11.4 %) in the bifocal and 3 eyes (7.5 %) in the trifocal group developed significant posterior capsular opacification requiring YAG capsulotomy. ol.numberedList LI { Several instruments such as the VF-14, the activities of daily vision scale and the visual activities questionnaire are available for assessing functional impairment related to cataract. Comparison of foveal thickness measured with the retinal thickness analyzer and optical coherence tomography. The member's decision is based on: Note: Functional impairment due to cataracts refers to lost or diminished ability to perform everyday activities, participate in hobbies or other leisure-time activities, or to work in ones occupation. Femtosecond laser in cataract surgery. The evidence was uncertain in terms of complications from the surgeries. 2021;49(1):25-37. Glare was reported less frequently with accommodative lenses but the relative effect of the lenses on glare was uncertain (RR any glare 0.78; 95 % CI: 0.32 to 1.90, 1 study, 40 people, and RR moderate/severe glare 0.45; 95 % CI: 0.04 to 4.60, low quality evidence). This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses cataract surgery. This Clinical Policy Bulletin may be updated and therefore is subject to change. Medicare Program; Limitations on Medicare Coverage of Cataract Surgery. 2010;36(7):1167-1172. Such instances include differentiating iris or ciliary body lesions; ruling out ciliary body detachments; and differentiating intra-ocular tumors, serous versus hemorrhagic choroidal detachments, rhegmatogenous versus exudative retinal detachments, and disc drusen versus papilledema. Ultrasound, with intra-ocular lens (IOL) power calculation. Eyeonics, Inc. L' Agence Nationale d'Accreditation d'Evaluation en Sante (ANAES). 2018;1:CD006366. A pre-loaded IOL was implanted under irrigation. Trupanion Pet Insurance is pet insurance coverage that you can trust, and they cover cataract surgery for pets. # color: white; They did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. 2017;65(9):813-817. Aetna has launched 2002;28(2):230-234. These pre-operative tests include contrast sensitivity testing, glare testing, potential vision testing, and specular photographic microscopy (endothelial cell photography). The authors concluded that routine use of IC antibiotics may help to reduce the rates of endophthalmitis following MSICS and significantly improved the safety of this effective form of cataract surgery. Menapace and Dick (2014) noted that the use of femto-second lasers (FSL) surgery improves the precision and reproducibility of corneal incisions and the capsular opening and reduces the amount of ultrasound (US) energy needed for lens nucleus work-up. Furthermore, an UpToDate review on Cataract in children (McCreery, 2019) states that A complete eye examination by the ophthalmologist may require the use of sedation or general anesthesia and is often performed at the time of surgical intervention. Paris, France: ANAES; 2000. There was no significant difference in the distant-corrected near VA (DCNVA) with MD of 0.04 (95 % CI: - 0.02 to 0.10). There is a need to visualize the fundus (retina) in an eye that has the potential for sight in any of the following conditions: Diabetes with significant risk of reduced visual acuity (diabetic retinopathy) requiring photocoagulation management through clear media to monitor glaucoma; To prepare for surgical repair of retinal detachment; When other special investigations demonstrate intra-ocular pathology where further attention is important and requires clear media. Ophthalmologe. CPB 0130 - Computerized Corneal Topography. Typically, insurance will cover the majority of the costs associated with cataract surgery. To be covered under insurance, the cataract will generally need to be advanced enough to be impairing your vision to a specific degree outlined by the policy or carrier. } American Academy of Ophthalmology. The average reading speed was 11.6 words per minute more in the accommodative lens group but the 95 % CI ranged from 12.2 words less to 35.4 words more (1 study, 40 people, low quality evidence). Of the 707 medical adverse events reported, 353 occurred in the pre-testing group and 354 occurred in the n- testing group. However, pooling onlythe 6 homogeneous trials (I(2) = 43 %) showed no difference (standardized mean difference, -0.16; 95 % CI: -0.56 to 0.25). To be sure your plan covers cataract surgery, check with your insurance company or read your policy documents. Refractive Correction of Near and Intermediate Vision with Less Dependency on Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses" concluded that 1 pair of conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses furnished subsequent to each cataract surgery with insertion of an IOL is covered. They last searched the electronic databases on October 3, 2014. UpToDate [online serial]. @media print { 1995;4(4):69-83. The decision between undergoing combined glaucoma and cataract surgery versus cataract surgery alone is complex. At 6 months, no difference was found in distance-corrected visual acuity between the2 IOLs. Situations that prevent normal examination include lid problems (e.g., severe edema, partial or total tarsorrhaphy), keratoprosthesis, corneal opacities (e.g., scars, severe edema), hyphema, hypopyon, miosis, pupillary membranes, dense cataracts, or vitreous opacities (e.g., hemorrhage, inflammatory debris). This interventional study was designed in 15 rural centers in India. Both groups were comparable for baseline demographic parameters. The following documentation supporting medical necessity (e.g., office/progress notes, operative note(s)) of the cataract surgery, whether for unilateral disease or bilateral disease (delayed sequential bilateral cataract (DSBCS) surgery or immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS)) should be available upon request: The Visual Function Index (VF-14),a brief questionnaire designed to measure functional impairment due to cataract, is available here. 2005;31(12):2319-2323. Preferred Practice Pattern. Biometry was done with optical low coherence reflectometry (Lenstar LS900, Haag-Streit AG), and IOL calculation was performed with 3rd-generation IOL formulas (SRK/T, Hoffer Q, and Holladay). list-style-type: upper-alpha; A B-scan is used in place of the A-scan when the patient has a dense cataract. J Cataract Refract Surg. Rastogi A, Khanam S, Goel Y, et al. In the study, 17,932 (42 %) eyes received ICC and 24,534 (58 %) eyes received ICM. Nuclear cataracts are located in the central substance of the lens. At all follow-up visits, a full assessment was made of distance, near and reading visual performance, and accommodative amplitude. } The member has been educated about the risks and benefits of cataract surgery, including alternatives to treatment and the member determines if the expected reduction in the disability outweighs the potential risk, cost and inconvenience of surgery. Cost-effectiveness of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery versus phacoemulsification cataract surgery. The cases underwent anterior capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions with the femtosecond laser. Takakura A, Iyer P, Adams JR, Pepin SM. The other models are SN6AT6, SN6AT8, and SN6AT9. There is evidence of short-term efficacy in correcting visual acuity but there is inadequate evidence that the procedure achieves accommodation. 2015;38(10):955-959. J Cataract Refract Surg. There were 8 RCTs included in this study. Refractive eye surgeries (eg, LASIK, laser eye surgery, etc.) The Panel found inadequate evidence that contrast sensitivity testing provides information, beyond that obtained through a patient's history and eye examination that is useful for determining whether a patient would benefit from cataract surgery. Ophthalmology. With specific criteria, one can choose a plan for their cataract surgery. margin-bottom: 38px; Macsai et al (2006) evaluated and compared the visual outcomes and accommodative amplitude in cataract patients after implantation of the Crystalens versus standard monofocal IOLs. Outcomes and costs of outpatient and inpatient cataract surgery: A randomised clinical trial. Number of docking attempts per case (1.5 versus 1.05), incidence of post-laser pupillary constriction (9.5 % versus 1.23 %), and anterior capsular tags (10.5 % versus 1.61 %) were significantly lower in group 2 (p < 0.001 for all comparisons). National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). J Refract Surg. And surgery is the only way this can be done. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. Do DV, Gichuhi S, Vedula SS, Hawkins BS. Most events were cardiovascular and occurred during the intra-operative period. padding-right: 18px; In a prospective, consecutive, single-surgeon, case-control study, Abell and colleagues (2013) compared effective phacoemulsification time after femtosecond laser pre-treatment with conventional phacoemulsification and the associated effect on visual outcomes and endothelial cell loss. Implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract. In this study, Healon was used in the anterior chamber for all ORA measurements, which very well may impact the predictions by ORA. 2020a;68(5):819-824. RF Steinert, ed. Accessed May 3, 2013. Sheard R. Optimising biometry for best outcomes in cataract surgery. 2012;(3):CD007293. In a prospective, randomized controlled study, Marshall and associates (2005) verified the safety and effectiveness of the new AcrySof Natural blue-light filtering IOL, which was designed to achieve a light-transmission spectrum similar to that of the natural human crystalline lens. Most IOLs are made using special materials (chromophores) that absorb ultraviolet light. Participating providers are independent contractors in private practice and are neither employees nor agents of Aetna or its affiliates. Many people are unsure whether eye surgery is supposed to be a Vision Insurance or Health (called Major Medical) Insurance benefit. Macsai MS, Padnick-Silver L, Fontes BM. Doane JF. They carried out a literature search in PubMed and Embase databases to identify studies published from October 1992 to April 2020 evaluating MSICS with a minimum of 500 eyes reported. J Cataract Refract Surg. An A-scan ultrasound is not necessary unless an IOL is to be inserted. According to Medicare.gov, cataract surgery is considered medically necessary. Bellevue, WA: McIntyre Eye Clinic and Surgical Center; February 1993. 4, Cataract in Adults: Management of Functional Impairment of the Cataract Management Guideline Panel of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR, 1993). These researchers graded the overall quality of the evidence as low due to observed inconsistency in study results, imprecision in effect estimates, and risks of bias in the included studies. Ancillary testing such as ocular ultrasound may be necessary in total cataracts where the posterior segment of the eye cannot be visualized. However, due to small sample sizes and heterogeneity in outcome reporting, the authors found insufficient information to assess these and other types of IOL materials for cataract surgery for eyes with uveitis. A modified CTR was then inserted and sutured to the ciliary sulcus to center the capsular bag and the IOL was implanted. It was hypothesized that increased IOP from phacoemulsification could make the RK cuts swell, and change cornea shape intra-operatively. Vasavada AR, Nihalani BR. The groups were called for follow-up on day 1, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months, post-operatively. A modern surgical approach involves placement of endo-capsular flexible polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) capsular tension ring that prevents iatrogenic loss of zonular support, minimizing vitreous loss and enables placement of in the bag IOL. list-style-type: upper-roman; The authors concluded that in the authors' experience, the surgical outcomes and safety of LCS improved significantly with greater surgeon experience, development of modified techniques, and improved technology. } Ottawa, ON: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH); August 2006. display: block; Footnote2*B-scan ultrasound is considered medically necessary in place of A-scan ultrasound where direct visualization of the retina is difficult or impossible including lid problems (e.g., severe edema, partial or total tarsorrhaphy), keratoprosthesis, corneal opacities (e.g., scars, severe edema), hyphema, hypopyon, miosis, dense cataract, pupillary membranes, or vitreous opacities (e.g., hemorrhage, inflammatory debris). Alcon UV-absorbing single-piece PMMA, Monoflex PMMA posterior chamber lenses, and single-piece PMMA anterior chamber lenses are optical implants for the replacement of the human crystalline lens in the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients following cataract removal. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. Patients with Tecnis and TwinSet diffractive multi-focal IOLs were more spectacle-independent than patients with ReZoom. Malyugin et al (2018) described a new approach for cataract surgery in ectopia lentis associated with an inadequately dilated pupil. A total of 201 eyes underwent cataract surgery between April 2012 and July 2012. Immersion A-scan compared with partial coherence interferometry: Outcomes analysis. The MedAE was 0.26 D for Haigis-L, 0.29 D for ORA, and 0.28 D for Optovue. A significant difference was noted among the sequential groups with respect to the number of docking attempts (p < 0.001), miosis after the laser procedure (p < 0.001), and free-floating capsulotomies (p < 0.001), suggesting an improving learning curve. 2022 Feb 13 [Online ahead of print]. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. One specialized ophthalmologic service is frequently needed prior to cataract surgery in routine cases. Am J Ophthalmol. Available at: http://www.crystalens.com/. Intraocular lens removal patients with uveitis. Indian J Ophthalmol. Mean rotation of toric IOL at 3 months post-operatively was 1.85 1.72 in Group A and 4.02 2.04 in Group B. The degree of loss depends on the location of the cataract, its size, and its density. The authors concluded that the findings of this systematic review showed that trifocal IOLs provided a better intermediate VA compared with bifocal IOLs, especially for the AT LISA subgroup, while the near and distant visual performance, spectacle independence, CS, post-operative refraction and surgical satisfaction of bifocal IOLs were similar to those of trifocal IOLs. The AAOs Preferred Practice Pattern on Cataract in the adult eye (2016) stated that Capsular tension rings can be useful adjunctive devices when weak zonules are present, reducing the likelihood of intraoperative zonular separation and capsular complication, and they may improve postoperative IOL centration. The funding source was disclosed by investigators of the largest study (professional society) and not reported by the other 3. J Fr Ophtalmol. Teichmann KD. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not Aetna is the third-largest insurer in the nation and the only one to require prior authorization for cataract surgery. They searched the reference lists of the retrieved articles and the abstracts from the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) for the years 2005 to 2015. Aliso Viejo, CA; Eyeonics; 2003. Not much is known if one should also use topical antibiotics after IC injection. Clinical Practice Guideline no. The authors included RCTs of participants who had open-angle, pseudoexfoliative, or pigmentary glaucoma and age-related cataract. Due to the small number of events reported across studies and treatment groups, the difference between groups was uncertain for all reported adverse events. CMS Rulings. Zhang ML, Hirunyachote P, Jampel H. Combined surgery versus cataract surgery alone for eyes with cataract and glaucoma. Clinical results of the blue-light filtering AcrySof Natural foldable acrylic intraocular lens. Roberts TV, Lawless M, Bali SJ, et al. 2001;27(6):861-867. Next, the temporary suture was released, a capsular hook(s) was placed to support the lens, and the lens was emulsified. Generally, it doesnt cover routine vision care or glasses. WebCataract Surgery and Medicare Coverage Uncovered. Clinical comparison of the optical performance of aspheric and spherical intraocular lenses. These researchers included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in which routine pre-operative medical testing was compared to no pre-operative or selective pre-operative testing prior to age-related cataract surgery. Patients without historical data (n = 39) were compared using 3 methods (Haigis-L, ORA, and Optovue), and patients with historical data (n = 20) were compared using all methods (Masket regression formula, Haigis-L, ORA, and Optovue). Patients with a pre-operative reduction of their endothelial cell density are unusually sensitive to the trauma of surgery and may not maintain adequate visual functions following surgery. Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. .strikeThrough { Links to various non-Aetna sites are provided for your convenience only. The authors concluded that newer technology to estimate IOL power calculations in eyes after LVC showed promising results when compared with established methods. Is Cataract Surgery Covered by Insurance? Electrophysiologic testing in the form of visual evoked potential (VEP) is helpful in total cataracts to assess the function of the visual pathway. In such cases, diagnostic B-scan ultrasound can accurately image intra-ocular structures and give valuable information on the status of the lens, vitreous, retina, choroid, and sclera. Alternatively, optical coherence biometry can be used in place of A- or B-scan ultrasonography to determine the appropriate pseudophakic power of the IOL. The indications of CTR implantation were zonular dehiscence or weakness associated with mature cataract (29.2 %), trauma (24.3 %), pseudo-exfoliation syndrome (19.5 %), retinitis pigmentosa (14.6 %), degenerative myopia (9.7 %), and lens coloboma (2.4 %). The authors concluded that in this study, eyes with acrylic hydrophilic IOLs were more likely to develop PCO than those with acrylic hydrophobic IOLs. Day care versus in-patient surgery for age-related cataract. Outcomes assessed in such trials may include changes (both gains and losses) of VA, QOL, and adverse events (AEs) such as posterior capsular rupture and retinal detachment. MDDI Reports. The difference in occurrence of endophthalmitis with/without topical antibiotics in each group (ICC: 0.016 % and 0.017 %; p = 0.958; ICM: 0.040 % and 0.058 %; p = 0.538) was not significant (p = 0.376). This was of particular relevance against the background of the significantly higher costs. The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)'s evaluation of a ccomodative IOLs for age-related cataracts (Scott, 2006) stated that limited evidence suggests that accomodative IOLs provide better near vision than mono-focal IOLs, but not better than multi-focal IOLs. It will also help pay for corrective lenses following certain cataract surgeries. They did not use any date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. No study reported on CS or QOL at 1-year follow-up. Higher rates of post-operative endophthalmitis have been reported with this technique compared with phacoemulsification. These investigators included RCTs that compared trifocal and bifocal IOLs among subjects 30 years or older with presbyopia undergoing cataract surgery. Ianchulev T, Hoffer KJ, Yoo SH, et al. McClellan MB. They also noted that whether that improvement outweighed the adverse effects of multi-focal IOLs, such as glare and haloes, would vary between people; and motivation to achieve spectacle independence was likely to be the deciding factor. Early experience with the femtosecond laser for cataract surgery. Rockville, MD: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR); February 1993. Of these 234 eyes, 6 were excluded, 107 had the same recommended IOL power by ORA and IOLMaster; 64 %of these eyes were within 0.5D; 95 eyes had IOL power implantation based on ORA instead of IOLMaster; 70 % of these eyes were within 0.5D of target refraction; 26 eyes had IOL power chosen based on IOLMaster predictions instead of ORA; 65 % were within 0.5D. Duman et al (2015) evaluated the impact of 4 different IOLs on PCO by comparing the Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy rates. J Cataract Refract Surg. Patients were randomized to receive either the 1CU accommodative IOL in their first eye or the Acrysof MA30 monofocal IOL. In a Cochrane review, these investigators summarized the effects of different IOLs on visual acuity, other visual outcomes, and quality of life in people with uveitis. These researchers used the Science Citation Index to search for references to publications that cited the studies included in the review. American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2001;21(6):596-601. The authors concluded that femtosecond laser pre-treatment results in a significant reduction in EPT, including the possibility of 0 EPT. A-mode ultrasonography (A-scan) can be used to determine the appropriate pseudophakic power of the IOL. Moreover, these researchers stated that in order to achieve more significant findings, RCTs with larger sample size are needed. Primary outcome measure was occurrence of acute clinical endophthalmitis within 6 weeks of surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. Abstracts of Clinical Care Guidelines. } J Cataract Refract Surg. Yes, cataract surgery is covered by health insurance. The studies were small, not all lens materials were compared in all studies, and not all lens materials were available in all study sites. J Cataract Refract Surg. The SN6AT7 appears to be a type of AcrySof IQ toric posterior chamber IOL. } Medicare coverage of Nd:YAG capsulotomy would be restricted. In a retrospectivestudy, Zhang et al (2017) compared the outcomes of intra-operative wavefront aberrometry (e.g., optiwave refractive analysis (ORA)) versus optical biometry alone for intra-ocular lens (IOL) power calculation in eyes undergoing cataract surgery with mono-focal IOL implantation. 2013;120(5):942-948. Mean binocular distance best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) (logMAR) was 0.05 for controls, 0.08 for ZM900, 0.07 for ReZoom, and 0.11 for TwinSet, with mean binocular distance BSCVA at near of 0.49, 0.06, 0.22, and 0.11, respectively. Patients with TwinSet had the worst visual function. Guidelines for cataract practice. The new technology lens itself would be non-covered. OL OL OL OL OL LI { Interventional Procedure Guidance 209. The immediate surgery group showed mean improvement in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) compared with the delayed surgery group at 6 months (mean difference (MD) 0.15 LogMAR, 95 % CI: 0.28 to 0.02). Risks of bias, heterogeneity of outcome measures and study designs used, and the dominance of one design of accommodative lens in existing trials (the HumanOptics 1CU) mean that these results should be interpreted with caution. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. Research is needed on control over capsular fibrosis post-implantation. The mean diameter of the manual and the femtosecond laser capsule disk group were not statistically significantly different (manual 4.91 0.34; femtosecond: 4.93 0.03; p = 0.58). 1999;44(2):123-147. color: white; Since cataracts padding-bottom: 4px; Linebarger EJ, Hardten DR, Shah GK, Lindstrom RL. There were no date or language restrictions in the electronic searches for trials. The Panel also found inadequate evidence to support the use of specular photographic microscopy on all cataract patients in order to predict the response of the cornea to cataract surgery. Menapace RM, Dick HB. A total of 114 patients were included in the study. The percentage of dysphotopsia phenomena was 81 % in patients with diffractive multifocal ZM900 compared with 48 % in patients with monofocal IOLs, 53 % with refractive ReZoom, and 47 % with diffractive TwinSet. The authors concluded that in this case-series study, there was a clear learning curve associated with the use of FLACS. They found that many patients of low endothelial cell density can be identified through the patient's medical history and clinical examination. The largest study was an international study with centers in Brazil, Egypt, Finland, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Slovak Republic, Spain, and the USA; 2 studies were conducted in Germany and 1 in Saudi Arabia. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2005;140(2):207-213. As an Aetna Vision Preferred member, youre covered for routine eye exams and either one pair of eyeglasses (lenses and frame) or contact lenses or prescription sunglasses. The member is medically unfit (e.g., conditions such as comatose patients, organic brain syndrome, end stage Alzheimer's disease, persons with no light perception, etc. San Francisco, CA: American Academy of Ophthalmology; 1991. In this unique scenario, the corneal curvature readings from ORA could be quite different from pre-operative readings or from stabilized post-operative corneal measurements. 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