Radial keratotomy: Radial keratotomy is surgery to correct nearsightedness; this surgery involves cutting the cornea to the desired depth with a crystalline blade.
These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Radial keratotomy:
These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Radial keratotomy:
Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Radial keratotomy may include these surgeries:
These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Radial keratotomy may include:
Possible surgical complications of Radial keratotomy may include:
The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good; however, LASIK has largely replaced radial keratotomy to correct nearsightedness.
Recovery period for Radial keratotomy: One to two weeks.
Radial keratotomy : procedure to treat myopia by cutting radial slits into the cornea to flatten it and change its refractive properties.
Source: CRISP
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