title: Repair of corneal wounds and the elimination of astigmatism.
abstract: The modern management of corneal incisions and lacerations, in addition to their accurate repair, necessarily includes the prevention or subsequent correction of induced astigmatism and axial errors. This is yet another important aspect of the new and burgeoning field of refractive corneal microsurgery.
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery