Influence of lid position on astigmatism

Christopher Grey; Keng Hung Maurice Yap

doi:10.1097/00006324-198612000-00007

Influence of lid position on astigmatism

Christopher Grey, Keng Hung Maurice Yap

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Abstract

The influence of 3 different lid positions on the astigmatism of 50 young heathy eyes was investigated with an autorefractor. The results showed that a significant amount of astigmatism may be induced when the palpebral aperture is voluntarily narrowed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	966-969
Number of pages	4
Journal	Optometry and Vision Science
Volume	63
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00006324-198612000-00007
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1986
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Astigmatism
Eyelid position

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ophthalmology
Optometry

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