Surgical correction of moderate myopia: which method should you choose? I. Radial keratotomy will always have a place.
This set of "Viewpoints" articles examines the relative merits of radial keratotomy (RK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Drs. Rowsey and Morley review advances in RK techniques, long-term results, and complications, and explain why RK will remain a viable method for correction of moderate myopia, notably its minimal cost. Drs. Steinert and Bafna review both PRK and LASIK, discussing techniques and results and comparing their advantages and disadvantages with each other and with RK. Dr. Dutton, as "Viewpoints" section editor, summarizes clinical, technologic, and economic aspects of all three techniques, concluding that all will find a place among refractive surgeons for some time to come.
Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
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D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007646:Keratotomy, Radial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D012029:Refraction, Ocular