Prevention and treatment of postimplantation astigmatism.
A series of 100 patients had cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation by the endocapsular method of Galand. The astigmatism was assessed at two, six, and 18 weeks postoperatively. The incision and closure and the methods of correcting postoperative astigmatism are discussed.
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Gatwick Park Hospital, Horley, Surrey, England.
D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013536:Suture Techniques