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MedPulse - International Medical Journal, ISSN 2348-2516 E-ISSN: 2348-1897
Volume 1, Issue 9, Sept 2014 pp 514-516
Research Article
A study of Astigmatism in Cataract Patients
Pranda Shukla
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Jagdalpur, Bastar 494001 Chhattisgarh, INDIA.
Abstract
Purpose: To analyze the pattern and presentation of corneal astigmatism in cataract patients. Materials and Methods: one hundred cases of both sexes were selected from Out Patient Department of Ophthalmogy of a Medical College belonging to various stages of cataract. Patient with history of glaucoma surgery having, Pterygium, Chalazion, Lids swelling didn’t include in the study. Results and Conclusion: Corneal Astigmatism less than 1D was present in most cataract patients with slight differences between the various age ranges this information is useful for surgeons to change the surgical techniques to minimize the postoperative Astigmatism.
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