versão impressa ISSN 0004-2749versão On-line ISSN 1678-2925
Arq. Bras. Oftalmol. vol.59 no.6 São Paulo dez. 1996
http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/0004-2749.19960012
We evaluated visual acuity and keratometry variations in twenty one patients that underwent surgery for pterygium removal. Measurements were performed preoperative, 1 and 3 months after surgery.
Uncorrected visual acuity improved in 16 (76,2%) patients. Seventeen (81%) patients presented significant reduction of corneal astigmatism.
Further studies are necessary to better understand the effects of pterygium on visual acuity.
Key words: Visual Acuity; Keratometry; Pterygium Surgery; Astigmatism