Buzard K A
Department of Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas.
Ophthalmic Surg. 1992 Apr;23(4):246-52.
A simple technique involving additional compression sutures and the use of a subjective operating keratometer is described for use in managing excessive astigmatism following suturing for penetrating corneal trauma. By minimizing "sutures in" astigmatism following wound closure, this technique can hasten visual rehabilitation.