title: Hexagonal keratotomy for corneal steepening.
abstract: Hexagonal keratotomy is evaluated for treatment of hyperopia, presbyopia, and radial keratotomy over-response. Initial indications are that this modality appears promising. Sixteen patients were evaluated and one complication is discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Medical Center, Houston.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Grady
mesh_terms: D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006956:Hyperopia / Q000601:surgery*; D007646:Keratotomy, Radial / Q000009:adverse effects; D011305:Presbyopia / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation