Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: There are several options for correcting astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. They include incision placement on the steep axis of corneal astigmatism, single or paired peripheral corneal relaxing incisions, and toric intraocular lens implantation. The aim of this review is to update readers on advances reported during the last year. RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY: Good uncorrected postoperative distance visual acuity can be obtained for a high percentage of cataract patients with preexisting corneal astigmatism. Postoperative keratorefractive surgery is available to enhance the condition of patients who achieve less-than-optimal astigmatic results.
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Authors | Eric C Amesbury, Kevin M Miller |
Journal | Current opinion in ophthalmology
(Curr Opin Ophthalmol)
Vol. 20
Issue 1
Pg. 19-24
(Jan 2009)
ISSN: 1531-7021 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 19077825
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Astigmatism
(complications, rehabilitation, surgery)
- Cataract
(complications)
- Cataract Extraction
(methods)
- Cornea
(surgery)
- Humans
- Lens Implantation, Intraocular
- Phacoemulsification
(methods)
- Refractive Surgical Procedures
- Reoperation
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