title: [Arcuate keratotomy for the treatment of corneal astigmatism after intraocular lens implantation].
abstract: Arcuate keratotomy was performed for 21 eyes of persistent corneal astigmatism > 2.25D over 6 months after intraocular lens implantation. The mean corneal astigmatism 1 day and 6 months after the procedure was 0.82D and 1.18D respectively, and the visual acuity improved significantly. The indications, manipulations, efficacy, and complications of the operation were discussed.
authors.affiliation: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou.
authors.forename: Y Z
authors.initials: YZ
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007646:Keratotomy, Radial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014792:Visual Acuity