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David J. Harris Jr, MD

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In the March 2006 issue of the Archives, Afshari et al¹ describe a mathematical model that they contend is useful in planning a corneal rotational autograft. They also include a demonstrative case report. I disagree with their contention and have questions about the case report itself.

The main goal of a rotational autograft is to maximize spectacle-corrected visual acuity in an eye with the following: (1) a corneal opacity contributing to poor vision, and (2) a zone of clear cornea elsewhere. This can be best achieved by relocating the center of the largest zone of clear cornea to a spot over the center of the entrance pupil. This concept combines the principles set forth by Bourne and Brubaker,² whose method relocates the largest zone of clear cornea to a spot over the geometric center of the cornea, and Uozato and Guyton,³ who emphasize centration . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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