title: Repair of the "microdehiscence" to correct postkeratoplasty astigmatism.
abstract: A common peripheral abnormality, which I call "microdehiscence," can in some cases cause the progressive central astigmatism that commonly follows penetrating keratoplasty. The results of a small clinical study show that placing additional suture(s) in this situation can permanently correct such astigmatism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Buzard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013536:Suture Techniques