Reporting astigmatism data: The consensus grows

Alpins method cited in JCRS editorial

New article shows the Alpins method in action:
The abstract and the press release

Literature citations for the Alpins method of astigmatism analysis

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Why you should care about surgical planning

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Press releases

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Reporting astigmatism data: The consensus grows

The December 1998 issue of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery contains landmark insight on the reporting of astigmatism data in the scientific literature. Click here for details.



The Alpins method in action

The Alpins method plays a key role in the lead article of the July/August 1998 issue of the Journal of Refractive Surgery, the official publication of the International Society of Refractive Surgery. Check out the abstract and the press release.



Attention: Prospective refractive surgery patients

Why should you (and your surgeon) care about Alpins' "optimal treatment"? Click here for more information.



Attention: Refractive surgeons

The Alpins method is included in the ASSORT outcomes program. For more information, click here.



The Alpins method vs. other approaches

How does the Alpins method compare to other astigmatism analysis approaches? Funny you should ask. The 1994 textbook, "Surgical Treatment of Astigmatism," contains an informative summary.



JCRS editorial cites Alpins method

An editorial in the March 1998 Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery cited the Alpins method as one of the "more advanced" approaches suitable for the reporting of refractive surgical data in the scientific literature. Click here for details.

The May 1998 JCRS contained an article by Alpins on treating irregular astigmatism. Click here for an abstract.



In early 1998 ASSORT launched an effort to incorporate the Alpins method into the programming of corneal topography machines and refractive lasers. Here are the press releases related to that campaign.