title: A clinical investigation of the surgical correction of myopia by the method of Fyodorov.
abstract: The surgical correction of myopia using the method of Fyodorov known as radial keratotomy consists of 16 partial thickness, radial incisions in the cornea, which result in central flattening and peripheral bulging, reducing the degree of myopia. The purpose of this investigation was to determine: (1) the amount of myopia correctable; (2) the time required for stabilization of corneal curvature changes; (3) the degree to which the variables affect the results; (4) the surgical and postoperative complications; and (5) patient motivation and satisfaction. Preliminary results revealed a significant reduction of the myopia. The keratometry readings and refractive correction required appeared to stabilize by the third month. Fluctuating vision and increased glare were the most frequent complications encountered. The preliminary results of 20 cases followed for six months postradial keratotomy are reported.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009042:Motivation; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology