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Femtosecond laser used to correct naturally occurring astigmatism
LONDON – Femtosecond laser-assisted keratotomy can be used in patients with naturally occurring high astigmatism, Sonya H. Yoo, MD, said at the EuCornea Congress here.“Over time, we have learned that femtosecond laser is a very powerful tool in terms of corneal surgery,” Yoo said. “We can perform lamellar or penetrating keratoplasties, place Intacs or ring segments … as well as create astigmatic incisions.”