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Radial keratotomy for astigmatism.

F J Grady

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |October 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Radial keratotomy, a surgical procedure, can effectively correct astigmatism by selectively flattening the cornea. This method offers good predictability for astigmatism correction, similar to myopia correction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Corneal Surgery
    • Refractive Surgery

    Background:

    • Radial keratotomy is primarily recognized for myopia reduction.
    • Its potential for astigmatism correction is often overlooked by ophthalmologists.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of radial keratotomy in correcting astigmatism.
    • To present surgical techniques for astigmatism correction using radial keratotomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of surgical techniques applied over 3.5 years in over 2,500 radial keratotomy procedures.
    • Detailed follow-up of 186 patients with at least two years of observation.

    Main Results:

    • Radial keratotomy demonstrates good predictability in correcting astigmatism.
    • Selective corneal flattening in specific meridians effectively addresses astigmatism.

    Conclusions:

    • Radial keratotomy is a viable surgical option for astigmatism correction.
    • The procedure offers predictable outcomes for refractive error correction.

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