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V V Lorusso

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PubMed1988

Corneal astigmatism after cataract extraction.

We studied all cataract surgery done at the ophthalmologic clinic of the University of Bari, Italy in the last 20 years (1966-85). We considered three methods of anterior-chamber incision (blade, Worsth's knife, Graefe's bistoury) and their effect on the dioptric values obtained from ophthalmometry a year after surgery. The larger corneal astigmatism occurred after opening the anterior chamber with Graefe's method; the best results were obtained using Worsth's knife. In this evaluation, the surgeon was not considered. Because postsurgical astigmatism is important for visual acuity after cataract extraction, it is desirable to keep astigmatism as minor as possible.

Astigmatism↗
PubMed1985

Nd-YAG laser in our experience.

The authors report on their experience with Microruptor 2, Fankhauser's YAG laser. Over a period of about 18 months, approximately 500 patients with different pathological conditions of the eye were treated. The treatments were noninvasive and given to outpatients under surface anesthesia. The instrument is suitable for use in cases requiring splitting of cataract residues, in capsulotomies (also in the presence of intraocular lenses), in the treatment of iridocorneal adhesions, in the prophylaxis of acute attacks of glaucoma, in ectopia pupillae, and in selected cases of vitreous membranes and strands.

Corneal Diseases↗
PubMed1985

Iris cysts in three generations conveyed by means of a genetic process connected with sex.

The authors report a case of pigmented cysts of the iris, observed in female subjects of the same family and of three generations. They hypothesize that it may be due to a hereditary alteration connected to sex, and believe it should be considered as a mesodermal alteration, occurring during embryonic development. The treatment has been para-surgical by means of a Nd-YAG laser, operating in a free-running mode, with impulses directed onto the cysts.

Adult↗