title: [A comparative evaluation of astigmatic neutrality of 5 mm self-sealing tunnel incision of different types].
abstract: The impact produced by incisions of 2 examined types on the corneal refraction was studied in 40 patients (40 eyes) shared between 2 groups according to an incision type. 5 mm tunnel self-sealing incisions of 2 types, i.e. temporal corneal one longer by 3 mm, and upper linear sclerocorneal one stabilized by horizontal suture, were made use of. The obtained refraction was evaluated on week 1 and then in 1 and 3 months after surgery. Group 1 (surgical approach: 5 mm linear sclerocorneal tunnel incision): the mean value of induced astigmatism made 0.68 D during the initial 3 postoperative days, 0.62 D in 1 month after surgery and 0.73 D in 3 months after surgery. Group 2 (surgical approach: 5 mm temporal corneal tunnel incision): the above value made 1.1 D during the initial 3 postoperative days, 0.7 D in one month after surgery and 0.52 D in 3 months.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Avetisov
authors.forename: V R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Mamikonian
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Kas'ianov
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003315:Cornea / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012029:Refraction, Ocular / Q000502:physiology*; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing