Abstract | PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy of adding an opposite clear corneal incision (OCCI) on the steep meridian versus performing surgery on the steep meridian alone during phacoemulsification in reducing pre-existing corneal astigmatism. METHODS: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 120 eyes with corneal astigmatism of >1D undergoing phacoemulsification. Incisions were made based on the type of astigmatism as follows: superior or superior+OCCI for with-the-rule and temporal or temporal+OCCI for against-the-rule astigmatism. Patients were followed with refraction, keratometry and topography. Statistical analysis was performed using one- and two-way ANOVA and Tukey-a test. RESULTS: Mean corneal astigmatism was 1.82±0.86 D in the superior+OCCI group and 1.74±0.86 D in the temporal+OCCI group preoperatively which decreased to 1.31±0.59(P=0.013) and 1.19±0.64 (P=0.009) postoperatively respectively. No significant change occurred in the amount of astigmatism in any of the two single incision groups. CONCLUSION: Paired OCCI on the steep axis is a useful technique to correct mild to moderate pre-existing astigmatism with no need for particular skill or additional instruments.
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Authors | Noushin Bazzazi, Behzad Barazandeh, Mani Kashani, Maryam Rasouli |
Journal | Journal of ophthalmic & vision research
(J Ophthalmic Vis Res)
Vol. 3
Issue 2
Pg. 87-90
(Apr 2008)
ISSN: 2008-2010 [Print] United Arab Emirates |
PMID | 23479528
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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