Radial Keratotomy

Title: Radial Keratotomy

Radial Keratotomy is a surgical operation performed to treat myopia. At a distance not exceeding two-thirds from the outer edge of the cornea, deep incisions are made radially into the corneal tissue, as a result of which the degree of myopia is reduced. This operation is usually performed only for mild myopia and is more preferable than using an excimer laser.

Radial keratotomy is a surgical procedure to treat myopia that is performed on the cornea of ​​the eye. It involves making deep, radial incisions in the corneal tissue, which reduces the degree of myopia.

This operation is performed only for mild myopia, since with a more severe disease it may be ineffective. In addition, radial keratotomy has a number of advantages over the use of an excimer laser, which is also used to treat myopia:

– Safety – keratotomy is a safer operation than laser treatment because it does not require the use of a laser and does not cause complications such as corneal burns.
– Cost – Keratotomy is usually less expensive than excimer laser treatment.
– Speed ​​– the operation is performed in one session, whereas laser treatment may take several sessions.

However, like any other surgery, keratotomy may have some risks and complications, such as bleeding, infection, scarring and blurred vision. Therefore, before the operation, it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination by an ophthalmologist.

The idea of ​​changing the curvature of the cornea using deep incisions was first put forward in 1955, when surgeon Rudolf LaCosse and his assistant Stanley G. Cox performed a successful operation using this idea.

Today, correction of eye curvature is carried out using many methods. One of the most widely used is Intraocular Refractive Surgery. In this case, the altered shape of the cornea is achieved by artificially changing it. There are two types of IOLs that focus light on the retina: an IOL that can adapt to the patient's eye and an IOL that does not have the ability to adapt (also known as monofocal). Currently, surgery using keratomassage rings is only used