Astigmatism control for the cataract surgeon: a comprehensive review of surgically tailored astigmatism reduction (STAR).
It is increasingly possible for the cataract surgeon to control astigmatism. Based on a review of 4,000 consecutive patients, three categories of astigmatism and cataract patients are identified. A specific approach to astigmatism control for each category is discussed. Preliminary results on the use of astigmatic keratotomy in conjunction with cataract surgery are presented.
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D000368:Aged; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007646:Keratotomy, Radial / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques