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NR. 3(I)/2004
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Correction of
corneal astigmatism with limbal relaxing incisions method in the
course of phacoemulsification
Andrzej Stankiewicz, Marek Rêkas
Ophthalmological Clinic of the Military Medicine Institute in
Warsaw
Head: Andrzej Stankiewicz, MD, PhD |
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| Summary: |
Purpose: In this
work the limbal relaxing incision method of astigmatism
correction in the course of phacoemulsification was
presented. The indications, patient selection and
preoperativte workup were described. The attention was
also drawn to technique overview, complications and
postoperative care.
Material and methods: The evaluation of this
method was made by our experience and the other authors
works.
Conclusions: Limbal relaxing incisions in the
course of phacoemulsification are safe and effective
method of corneal astigmatism correction. |
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| Key words: |
limbal relaxing incisions,
cataract refractive surgery. |
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