FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves removing astigmatic component in phakic eye by making conjunctiva incision near limbus in perpendicular to the most marked astigmatism axis. Sclera incision is made in exfoliating it toward the cornea. Exfoliation is continued in the stroma. Anterior chamber is opened. Spherical component is removed by implanting artificial lens in anterior or posterior chamber through the built corneoscleral tunnel. EFFECT: stable refraction result. 1 dwg
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2000-08-20—Published
1997-10-23—Filed