Computer Modeling of Wound Gape Following Radial Keratotomy

Abstract

Corneal flattening after radial keratotomy is closely related to incision gape, mediated through structural weakening of the cornea. Purely intrastromal radial incisions, as might be created with Nd:YAG lasers, prevent wound gape and would not appear to be a promising technique for flattening the cornea.