10 Nonsurgical Management of Irregular Astigmatism Associated with Pterygium

Melissa Barnett; Thomas P Arnold; Nathan Schramm; Andrew S Morgenstern; Christine W Sindt; Tracy Schroeder Swartz

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10 Nonsurgical Management of Irregular Astigmatism Associated with Pterygium

Melissa Barnett, Thomas P Arnold, Nathan Schramm, Andrew S Morgenstern, Christine W Sindt and Tracy Schroeder Swartz

The Art of Pterygium Surgery

Thieme

2020

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Abstract

This chapter describes the role of optometry in the evaluation, care, and management of pterygium patients. When surgical intervention is not indicated, alternative treatment strategies are described. Innovations in scleral lenses such as notching, microvaults, and impression molding are discussed.

conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasm (CIN)

impression molding

limbus

MD/OD

microvault

notching

scleral contact lens

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Title: Subtitle: 10 Nonsurgical Management of Irregular Astigmatism Associated with Pterygium
Creators: Melissa Barnett
Thomas P Arnold
Nathan Schramm
Andrew S Morgenstern
Christine W Sindt - University of Iowa, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Tracy Schroeder Swartz
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: The Art of Pterygium Surgery
Publisher: Thieme; New York
Language: English
Date published: 2020
Academic Unit: Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Record Identifier: 9984187346902771

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