Brussels Eye Center

REFRACTIVE SURGERY

 

RADIAL KERATOTOMY

Radial keratotomy was the first refractive surgery for correction of myopia.

  • This technique was frequently used in the 70’s and 80’s before the beginning of the Excimer Laser treatment.
  • In Radial Keratotomy, several incisions are performed from peripheral to central cornea.
  • Numbers and length of incisions depend on the degree of myopia.
  • The purpose of this surgery is to flatten the anterior cornea and focus the image back on the retina.
  • Incisions are performed using a pre-calibrated diamond knife.
  • Radial Keratotomy is indicated in low myopia and astigmatism.
  • Due to disadvantages of Radial Keratotomy compared to Excimer Laser treatment, this technique is almost not performed anymore.

 

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