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Visual results after RK.

A Koralewska-Makar1, U Stenevi

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Lund, Sweden.

Acta Ophthalmologica
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Radial keratotomy (RK) improved uncorrected visual acuity in 92% of myopic patients, with 53% achieving 1.0 or better. Surgeons aimed for better vision without glasses, managing undercorrection risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Myopia, a common refractive error, significantly impacts uncorrected visual acuity.
  • Radial keratotomy (RK) is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting myopia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of radial keratotomy (RK) in improving uncorrected visual acuity for myopic patients.
  • To assess the degree of visual acuity improvement and identify common postoperative outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A series of radial keratotomy procedures were performed on 79 myopic eyes across 60 patients.
  • Patient myopia ranged from -1.0 D to -9.0 D.
  • Follow-up periods varied from 3 months to 3.5 years post-surgery.

Main Results:

  • 53% of eyes (42 out of 79) achieved an uncorrected visual acuity of 1.0 or better.
  • 92% of eyes (73 out of 79) achieved an uncorrected visual acuity better than 0.5.
  • Undercorrection was the most frequent postoperative complication observed.

Conclusions:

  • Radial keratotomy can significantly enhance uncorrected visual acuity in patients with myopia.
  • Surgeons demonstrated caution to avoid overcorrection due to the risk of progressive myopia, often leaving patients slightly myopic.
  • RK offers a viable option for reducing dependence on glasses or contact lenses for many myopic individuals.

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