A comparative study on superotemporal and temporal incisions in manual small incisions cataract surgery

Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Aim and Objective: To compare the astigmatism induced by a supero-temporal and temporal incision in manual small incision cataract surgery. Methodology: This is a hospital based single blind controlled clinical trial. Discussion: The study found that surgically induced astigmatism was lower in temporal group compared to that in superotemporal group.

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Monali Shrirang Desai, B S Joshi, D K Sindal, V H Karambelkar

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  • EP ID EP461659
  • DOI 10.26611/1009511
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Monali Shrirang Desai, B S Joshi, D K Sindal, V H Karambelkar (2018). A comparative study on superotemporal and temporal incisions in manual small incisions cataract surgery. Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology, 5(1), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-461659