In our previous article titled: LASIK Alternatives: Radial Keratotomy, We have discussed that in Radial keratotomy; a series of tiny radial incisions is created in the surface of the peripheral part of the cornea and thus flatten its central part, resulting in correction of shortsightedness.
As an alternative to LASIK, the use of Radial Keratotomy surgery is now limited to correction of low degrees of myopia in patients who are not good candidates for LASIK surgery.
Today, let’s watch a video of Radial Keratotomy surgery to understand how Radial Keratotomy is performed.
LASIK Alternatives: Radial Keratotomy for Shortsightedness Video