Toric IOL in Combined DMEK and Cataract Surgery.

INTRODUCTION: Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is the current gold standard surgical procedure to treat Fuchs endothelial keratoplasty. Cataract removal and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation can be safely combined with this corneal procedure. This paper presents a case series in which a toric intraocular lens (IOL) was used in combined DMEK and cataract surgery to correct corneal astigmatism. METHODS: Four eyes that had a toric IOL implanted in combined cataract and DMEK surgery were included. RESULTS: There was a reduction in manifest refractive cylinder and improvement in uncorrected and best-corrected vision in all cases. DISCUSSION: Surgeons may consider the use of toric IOLs in selected cases of combined DMEK and cataract surgery for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy.

Exploring the Link Between Dry Eye and Migraine: From Eye to Brain.

Dry eye and migraine are common diseases with large societal and economic burdens that have recently been associated in the literature. This review outlines the link between dry eye and migraine, which may have implications for reducing their respective burdens. We highlight possible shared pathophysiology, including peripheral and central sensitization, as the potential link between dry eye and migraine. Finally, therapies targeting similar pathophysiological mechanisms between dry eye and migraine are discussed.