2020 Global Consensus on Corneal Irregularity

A panel of experts in ophthalmology from around the globe offer recommendations for defining, diagnosing, and treating irregular corneas.

Define etiology of irregular corneas, including natural occurring, surgically induced, disease, and/or trauma
Describe the prevalence of these types of irregular corneas’ etiology in various geographic regions and patient populations
Identify specific metric levels (surface regularity index and/or higher order aberrations) for diagnosing various grades of irregular corneas
Recommend diagnostic work-up protocols and describe key conditions to identify as indicators of irregular corneas in conjunction with cataract surgery
Design cataract surgery treatment plans for the various grades of irregular corneas in real-world cases and review conventional and ideal treatment options for these patients