Multiple complications following radial keratotomy in an elderly patient: a case report

A 68-year-old female underwent a 16-incision radial keratotomy in 1980. Her post-op course was complicated by marked overcorrection (+11.00), irregular astigmatism, and endothelial cell loss of almost 50%. Radial keratotomy in the elderly should be approached with caution because of the apparent increased effect of the surgery that occurs with increasing age.