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What is RK?
Radial Keratotomy (RK) Radial Keratotomy,
is quite effective in treating low levels of nearsightedness.
This process was first performed by a Russian physician in the
1970's named Fyodorov. By making a series of radial-like incisions
on the cornea, Fyodorov discovered that the cornea would flatten.
Once the cornea was flattened, incoming light was more accurately
focused on the retina.
Radial
Keratotomy "Ray-dee-ul Kar-a-tot-o-mee"
Radial Keratotomy gets
its name from the surgical incisions in the cornea. The radial
or wagon spoke incisions flatten the cornea to correct the refraction
of light.
Astigmatic
Keratotomy (Correction
of Astigmatism)
Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK) Astigmatic Keratotomy,
is very similar to RK, and is typically utilized on patients
who suffer from astigmatism. This procedure evens out the curvature
of the eye by making incisions that flatten the more curved part
of the cornea. AK is sometimes used in conjunction with
other refractive procedures.
Am
I candidate?
If
you are considering RK for the correction of your nearsightedness
it is important that you read this website carefully and seek
consultation. Not everyone is a good candidate for the surgery.
Factors including the degree of myopia, the thickness of the
cornea and your age must be taken into consideration before any
prediction can be made about the success of any refractive surgery
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