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[Radial keratotomy: history and current state]
S E Avetisov1,2
1Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia.
Vestnik Oftalmologii
|April 21, 2021
Summary
Radial keratotomy (RK) surgery outcomes were analyzed, covering refractive changes, complications, and long-term effects. This review details the impact of RK on corneal health and vision correction.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Surgery
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- Radial keratotomy (RK) is a surgical procedure to correct myopia.
- Understanding the long-term effects and complications of RK is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive analysis of the clinical outcomes of radial keratotomy (RK).
- To detail the mechanism of refractive changes, complications, and long-term effects following RK surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical results from radial keratotomy (RK) procedures.
- Analysis of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
- Evaluation of secondary symptoms and long-term pathological changes.
Main Results:
- Detailed explanation of the mechanism behind refractive changes after RK.
- Documentation of immediate and delayed complications associated with RK.
- Assessment of long-term effects, including secondary pathologies and impacts on diagnostic tests.
Conclusions:
- Radial keratotomy (RK) has a complex profile of outcomes.
- Long-term monitoring is essential to manage potential complications and secondary effects of RK.
