| Literature DB >> 17583816 |
Arne Viestenz1, S Walter, Anja Viestenz, W Behrens-Baumann, A Langenbucher.
Abstract
Toric intraocular lenses (tIOLs) have the potential to correct corneal astigmatism. The purpose of this review paper is: 1. to describe the biometric, keratometric and topographic conditions for implantion of tIOLs, 2. to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of tIOLs, 3. to define indications for and contraindications to tIOL implantation, 4. to provide clinical recommendations for the implantation of toric lenses, and 5. to report the specifications of all tIOLs that are currently available commercially.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17583816 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-007-1576-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmologe ISSN: 0941-293X Impact factor: 1.174