Cataract extraction in diabetic patient

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Ayman Abd Elhamid Shouman

Institute of Ophthalmology, Cairo-Egypt

: Int J Ophthalmic Pathol

Abstract

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The diabetic patient has increased incidence of cataract affection. He has a lot of factors that we have to consider before doing him cataract extraction procedure like evaluation of eye surface abnormalities, astigmatism, general condition and most notable his diabetic retinopathy staging and how to manage before proceeding with the cataract removal. This is a review of the different factors to consider and how to manage them accordingly.

Biography

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Ayman Abd Elhamid Shouman is a Professor of Ophthalmology in the Research Institute of Ophthalmology in Cairo-Egypt. He has built his experience over 27 years of practice between Egypt, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates. He is an expert cataract and vitreoretinal surgeon with expertise in uveitis and ROP management. He has a lot of published articles over a wide range of ophthalmological subjects with a vast experience in teaching and continuous medical education activities through his career. He is a visiting Consultant in the Spanish centre for eyes in Dubai.

E-mail: shoumanaaes@yahoo.co.uk