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A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome
Published on: January 17, 2011
[Surgical management for severe complications following radial keratotomy]
1Zhangshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou.
Objective:
To investigate the surgical treatment for severe complications after radial keratotomy (RK).
Methods:
A protocol of surgical treatment for 3 severe complications after RK, i.e., early corneal perforation and infection, corneal rupture following contusion and corneal leucoma, is proposed based on modern microsurgical techniques and computer assisted corneal topography.
Results:
All eyes with such severe complications were salvaged and their visual outcomes were also satisfactory.
Conclusions:
Severe complications after RK threaten the eye. Special management should be applied for these situations. With the help of corneal topography, the refractive results of corneal surgeries can be improved.
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