title: [A new operation to strengthen the sclera in high myopia and its results].
abstract: The present paper communicates the technique and results of a simple operation, involving little risk of trauma, for strengthening the sclera in highly myopic children and adults. The posterior lateral part of the sclera, which offers the least resistance to deformation, is strengthened. The progression of myopia was halted in 97% of the cases thus treated, with postoperative complications occurring in only one case.
authors.affiliation: Moskauer von Helmholtz-Forschunginstitut für Augenkrankheiten, Moskau, UdSSR.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Awetissow
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Tarutta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D012590:Sclera / Q000637:transplantation*; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: Eine neue Operation zur Verstärkung der Sklera bei hoher Kurzsichtigkeit und ihre Ergebnisse.