Radial Keratotomy & Cataract Surgery

by | Jan 19, 2025 | Grand Rounds

 CASE OVERVIEW A 65-year-old male, who had radial keratotomy (RK) 25 years ago and cataract surgery with a monofocal implant a few years prior, was referred for refractive surgery. His uncorrected visual acuity was 20/25 in the right eye and 20/400 in the left eye....

False Ectasia

by | Jan 2, 2025 | Grand Rounds

 PSEUDOKERATOCONUS This corneal topographic image shows significant corneal irregularity and is associated with reduced best-corrected visual acuity. Although keratoconus is a possible diagnosis, the nasal pattern of steepening is very uncommon. Slit-lamp examination...
Is Keratoconus Curable?

Is Keratoconus Curable?

by | Oct 30, 2018 | Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a degenerative disease that affects the cornea, or the transparent covering of the eye. Instead of maintaining a round shape, corneas affected by keratoconus thin and bulge, developing a distorted conical shape. This distortion prevents light entering...