FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves opening anterior surface of an eyeball. External surface of the eyeball is opened in the conjunctiva region 1.2 m backwards from its attachment line in the limb area at an angle of 45 deg to the external surface of the eyeball at the depth of at least 1/2 of cornea thickness. Cornea incision is directed towards its transparent layers at an angle of 15 deg to the external surface of the eyeball having 2.3 mm length to the entrance into the anterior chamber. EFFECT: reduced post-operation astigmatism. 1 dwg
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2000-02-20—Published
1997-05-21—Filed