Correction of pre-existing astigmatism during cataract surgery: comparison between the effects of opposite clear corneal incisions and a single clear corneal incision

Opposite clear corneal incisions (OCCIs) have been reported to reduce pre-existing astigmatism (PEA) during cataract surgery. Our goal was to evaluate the effect of OCCIs on correcting PEA in cataract surgery. Non-randomized prospective study. Thirty-four patients with PEA of greater than 1.5 diopte...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology 2005-04, Vol.243 (4), p.321-326
Hauptverfasser:	Ben Simon, Guy J, Desatnik, Howard
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Astigmatism - surgery Cornea - surgery Corneal Topography Female Functional Laterality Humans Male Middle Aged Phacoemulsification Prospective Studies Refraction, Ocular Visual Acuity
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