Treating astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery

doi:10.1097/00055735-200202000-00002

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Treating astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery

J. Gills

Feb 1, 2002

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Current Opinion in Ophthalmology

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Key Takeaway

Key Takeaway: Astigmatism can be effectively treated during cataract surgery using incisional techniques or a toric intraocular lens, reducing mild to moderate astigmatism.

Abstract

Correcting astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery can be accomplished either by incisional techniques, such as use of a cataract incision for flattening or astigmatic keratotomy, or by implanting a toric intraocular lens. Both methods can reduce mild to moderate astigmatism. For correcting larger amounts of astigmatism, a combination of techniques can produce greater correction. New methods of analyzing the change induced by surgery provide a more complete understanding of the astigmatic change.

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