Apparatus and method for astigmatically-neutral wound closure

Details Apparatus and method for astigmatically-neutral wound closure Apparatus and method for astigmatically-neutral wound closure

1998-07-27

2000-07-11

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter

A61F 900

Patent

active

060866020

ABSTRACT:
Astigmatically-neutral wound closure is achieved by creation of a precisely-sized keratotomy anterior to a wound. Through the posterior wall of the keratotomy is passed a radial suture element. Increased tension in the suture element causes posterior gaping of the keratotomy, reducing unwanted distortion of the cornea anterior to the keratotomy.

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