title: [Astigmatism correction by femtosecond laser].
abstract: Through the creation of astigmatic keratotomies, femtosecond laser can correct congenital or post-surgical astigmatism. We have been using an optimized treatment nomogram, which offers superior and more predictable results than manual incisional techniques. Femtosecond arcuate incisions allow a reduction of over 50% of the preoperative astigmatism. Nonetheless, the efficacy can likely be improved further by refining these nomograms specific to the femtosecond laser.
authors.affiliation: Service d'ophtalmologie, hôpital d'adultes de la Timone, université d'Aix-Marseille, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France. louis.hoffart@ap-hm.fr
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hoffart
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D048988:Corneal Surgery, Laser / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D019781:Corneal Topography; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*