title: Modification of the Kratz incision with a scleral marking and a temporary silk suture for astigmatic control.
abstract: A simple modification of the Kratz incision technique provided better astigmatism control in the immediate postoperative period without use of the surgical keratometer than the original technique.
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014792:Visual Acuity