Abstract:Purpose: To report a case of high astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty treated with corneal wedge resection. Observations: We report our experience with a patient treated with corneal wedge excision for high astigmatism. A thin wedge of corneal tissue was removed from the donor-recipient interface.The wedge started on the flattest axis by keratometry and extended 20 degrees on each side; the same procedure was performed on the contralateral flat axis. The wound was closed with 10-0 nylon. We report the p… Show more
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