| Results of a graded relaxing incision technique for post keratoplasty astigmatism. | |
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PMID: 3054677 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A technique of graded relaxing incisions and compression sutures was performed for correction of post keratoplasty astigmatism in six patients who were spectacle and contact lens intolerant. Correction was achieved in all six patients after surgery, five with spectacles and one with a contact lens. Keratometric astigmatism decreased from an average of 9.63 diopters preoperatively to 2.17 D postoperatively, a reduction of 7.46 D, or 77%. Up to 13.50 D of correction was obtained. In general, the effect of surgery progressed from 1 week to 3 months postoperatively, and regressed from 3 to 6 months. Complications included perforation in two patients, one requiring suturing and application of tissue adhesive, and graft reaction in two patients. Although the number of patients is small, it appears that this technique can successfully reduce post keratoplasty astigmatism, even in excess of 10 D. |
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Authors:
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R C Arffa |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ophthalmic surgery Volume: 19 ISSN: 0022-023X ISO Abbreviation: Ophthalmic Surg Publication Date: 1988 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-12-15 Completed Date: 1988-12-15 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0241035 Medline TA: Ophthalmic Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 624-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Eye and Ear Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania 15213. |
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Adult Aged Astigmatism / etiology*, physiopathology, surgery Contact Lenses Corneal Transplantation* Eyeglasses Humans Middle Aged Postoperative Complications* Suture Techniques / adverse effects |
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