Humanitarian missions and visual outcomes in cataract surgery: A literature review.
Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol (Engl Ed)
; 99(7): 288-295, 2024 Jul.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38309656
ABSTRACT
The limited accessibility to ophthalmological services in remote regions of developing countries poses a significant challenge in visual healthcare. Cataracts and refractive errors are prominent causes of visual impairment, and surgery, despite being an efficient option, faces barriers in developing countries due to financial and geographical constraints. Humanitarian missions play a vital role in addressing this issue. The improvement in the accuracy of calculating IOL power through techniques such as keratometry and biometry is a fundamental step towards optimizing surgical outcomes and the quality of life for patients in these underserved regions. In this context, the consideration of keratometry and immersion ultrasound biometry as preoperative assessment standards in cataract surgeries in developing countries is presented as a pertinent and advisable strategy.
Palabras clave
Texto completo:
1
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Extracción de Catarata
/
Misiones Médicas
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol (Engl Ed)
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article