radial keratotomy (RK)
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Epidemiology
- frequently performed 1980-2000 to correct myopic refractive errors
Procedure
Complications
- reduced visual acuity
- corneal scarring
- glare & halos.
- risk for progressive hyperopia
- globe rupture with minimal trauma (rare)
References
- ↑ Tuteja SY, Ramappa M. (image) Radial Keratotomy. N Engl J Med 2019; 380:e4. Jan 24, 2019 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30673540 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1808841