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Why is it necessary to adjust K values to estimate my postoperative astigmatism?
The anterior cornea is not the only thing that determines your postoperative astigmatism. The posterior cornea also contributes some astigmatism. This is difficult to measure clinically. However we can estimate the likely effect of the posterior cornea from scientific studies.
The recommended adjustment estimates the additional effect of the posterior cornea.
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