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

Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia

Giuliano De Oliveira Freitas²  Joel Edmur Boteon²  Mario José Carvalho¹  Rogerio De Melo Costa Pinto¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo Horizonte MG ,Brazil

关键词: Astigmatism/surgery;    Cataract/complications;    Phacoemulsification/methods;    Lens implantation;    intraocular;    Astigmatismo/cirurgia;    Catarata/complicações;    Facoemulsificação/métodos;    Implantação de lentes intraoculares;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-72802013000600013

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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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