Astigmatic keratotomy novel use of laser

From: Ophthalmology Times | Date: November 1, 2007| Author: Guttman, Cheryl | Copyright information

Retrospective chart review

Safe, effective for reducing corneal astigmatism, improving UCVA

Reviewed by William M. Hammonds, MD

Charlotte, NC-Astigmatic keratotomy using a femtosecond laser (IntraLase FS, IntraLase Corp./Advanced Medical Optics), is an effective and safe method for reducing corneal astigmatism and improving uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) in a select group of eyes, according to William M. Hammonds, MD, in practice in Charlotte, NC.

He reported the...

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