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ESCRS: 2016

Induced Astigmatism: One Size Does Not Fit All

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Noel Alpins, FRANZCO, FRCOphth, discusses corneal incisions in cataract surgery and their effect on astigmatism. Dr. Alpins weighs in on the need for surgeons to set their own surgical nomograms and to consider the incisional flattening effect. He also comments on the importance of incorporating this information into toric IOL calculations for more consistent and precise results.

Posted: 9/12/2016

Induced Astigmatism: One Size Does Not Fit All

Noel Alpins, FRANZCO, FRCOphth, discusses corneal incisions in cataract surgery and their effect on astigmatism. Dr. Alpins weighs in on the need for surgeons to set their own surgical nomograms and to consider the incisional flattening effect. He also comments on the importance of incorporating this information into toric IOL calculations for more consistent and precise results.

Posted: 9/12/2016


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