Doing Cataract Surgery in RK Land

Steven B. Siepser MD, FACS

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This patient underwent radial keratotomy (RK) 25 years ago. Several years ago, Dr. Siepser performed a photorefractive keratectomy for the patient's hyperopia. Recently, the patient became more hyperopic and an advancing cataract was noted. Care must be taken with these patients. Incisions can create the "pizza pie" event which is a splitting of the RK incisions and subsequent complications.

Posted: 3/31/2021

Keywords:

Cataract Surgery

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Radial keratometry, RK

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Photorefractive Keratectomy, PRK

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Name: Doing Cataract Surgery in RK Land
Uploaded: 2021-03-31T14:34:05+00:00
Description: This patient underwent radial keratotomy (RK) 25 years ago. Several years ago, Dr. Siepser performed a photorefractive keratectomy for the patient's hyperopia. Recently, the patient became more hyperopic and an advancing cataract was noted. Care must be taken with these patients. Incisions can create the "pizza pie" event which is a splitting of the RK incisions and subsequent complications.