Cataract surgical suture marking device for the intraoperative control of astigmatism

A new device for the intraoperative monitoring of astigmatism is described. Use of the instrument enables the surgeon to position the closing sutures precisely and minimize astigmatic errors often induced at closure.

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Published inJournal of cataract and refractive surgery Vol. 14; no. 5; p. 571
Main Authors Soll, D B, Failla, S J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1988
Subjects
Astigmatism - etiology
Astigmatism - prevention & control
Cataract Extraction - adverse effects
Cataract Extraction - instrumentation
Equipment Design
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Suture Techniques - instrumentation
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Summary:A new device for the intraoperative monitoring of astigmatism is described. Use of the instrument enables the surgeon to position the closing sutures precisely and minimize astigmatic errors often induced at closure.
ISSN:0886-3350
DOI:10.1016/S0886-3350(88)80018-X