Why is the Astigmatome better than using freehand diamond cuts?
The Astigmatome has a real advantage over hand held diamond knives. With a diamond knife, you have to place it on the proper axis of cylinder, keep it properly oriented and smoothly rotate the handle with precision. This is very difficult to accomplish, particularly with any symmetry on paired incisions. The Astigmatome incisions are centered on the astigmatism, they are symmetrical and of uniform length. Its a minimally invasive procedure and very difficult to cause any harm.
