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  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Vision Restoration

Background:

  • Fuchs corneal dystrophy (FCD) and cataracts often coexist, complicating vision loss assessment.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for selecting appropriate surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review techniques for differentiating vision loss causes in FCD and cataract patients.
  • To guide surgical decision-making for optimal visual outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical signs and diagnostic techniques for assessing vision loss sources.
  • Evaluation of surgical options: cataract surgery alone vs. combined keratoplasty.

Main Results:

  • Endothelial keratoplasty techniques have advanced, offering effective FCD treatment.
  • Preoperative IOL power calculation must account for hyperopic shift post-DSEK.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical advancements significantly improve vision restoration in FCD.
  • New treatments reduce reliance on contact lenses for this genetic condition.