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New surgical trends in the management of astigmatism

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Tags

Ophthalmology

Advisors

El-Gendi, Fadya M., Raafat, Karim A., Emara, Ahmad M.

Authors

Barsoum, Ashraf Armeya

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:21:28

Available

2017-04-26 07:58:57

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

In astigmatism, the refractive power of the eye is different in different meridians; as the cornea cannot bring the light rays to the precise point on the retina to provide clear vision. Thus, objects will appear blurry at any distance. Astigmatism may occur with myopia or hyperopia. There are different surgical methods in the treatment of astigmatism as inscional as Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK), laser technique as Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK).Also Wave Front Customized is a new technique. The aim of these procedures is to change the refractive state of the eye by changing the shape of the cornea.

Issued

1 Jan 2002

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

05 Feb 2023