Alpins method

The Alpins Method is a system to plan and analyze the results of refractive surgical procedures, such as laser in-situ keratomileus (LASIK).[1][2][3] The Alpins Method is also used to plan cataract/toric intraocular lens (IOL) surgical procedures.[4]

The Alpins Method uses vector mathematics to determine a goal for astigmatism correction and analyze factors involved if treatment fails to reach that goal. The method can also be used to refine surgical techniques or correct laser settings in future procedures.[5]

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  2. ^ Koch, DD (1998). "Reporting astigmatism data". Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 24 (12): 1545. doi:10.1016/s0886-3350(98)80335-0. PMID 9850884. S2CID 43642730.
  3. ^ Koch, DD (2006). "Astigmatism analysis: the spectrum of approaches". Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 32 (12): 1977–8. doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.10.001. PMID 17137948.
  4. ^ Borasio, E; Mehta, JS; Maurino, V (2006). "Torque and flattening effects of clear corneal temporal and on-axis incisions for phacoemulsification". Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 32 (12): 2030–8. doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.09.010. PMID 17137979. S2CID 45492280.
  5. ^ Alpins, NA; Goggin, M (2004). "Practical astigmatism analysis for refractive outcomes in cataract and refractive surgery". Survey of Ophthalmology. 49 (1): 109–22. doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2003.10.010. PMID 14711444.