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I
've spent my professional life correcting the blurry vision
caused by astigmatism, which occurs when the surface or lens
of the eye is unevenly curved. Much of that correction happens
in the office, with prescribed glasses or contact lenses. But
sometimes, the best way to correct astigmatism is through sur-
gery.
One type of astigmatism correction surgery — perhaps the best
known — is laser vision correction. This procedure reduces the need
for glasses by using a laser to create a flap in the cornea, lifting the
How to Stamp Out
Astigmatism
The 5 keys to surgical success with astigmatism correction.
Curtin G. Kelley, MD | Columbus, Ohio
• REMINDER When ophthalmologist Curtin G. Kelley, MD, treats astigmatism, he puts a sticky note on the operating machine that
tells him the lens power and rotation where it should end up.
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Center
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