Astigmatism and the Flieringa ring

Ophthalmic Surg. 1979 May;10(5):17.

Abstract

Routine use of a Flieringa ring in conjunction with a large corneal section for intracapsular or extracapsular surgery facilitates more accurate wound closure and can significantly decrease the amount of postoperative astigmatism.

MeSH terms

  • Astigmatism / prevention & control*
  • Cataract Extraction / instrumentation
  • Cataract Extraction / methods*
  • Cornea / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Sutures*