title: Astigmatism and the Flieringa ring.
abstract: Routine use of a Flieringa ring in conjunction with a large corneal section for intracapsular or extracapsular surgery facilitates more accurate wound closure and can significantly decrease the amount of postoperative astigmatism.
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures