Astigmatism treatment during phacoemulsification: a review of current surgical strategies and their rationale

Preexisting corneal astigmatism, present at the time of cataract surgery, is reviewed in detail throughout this article on its most important aspects such as occurrence rates, clinical relevance and current treatment options. Special emphasis is given to the latter aspect. Each method's rationale, advantage and limitation ishigh lightened. Comparisons between treatment options, whenever possible, are also provided.

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Main Authors: Freitas,Giuliano de Oliveira, Boteon,Joel Edmur, Carvalho,Mario José, Pinto,Rogerio de Melo Costa
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia 2013
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-72802013000600013
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