Tag: radial keratotomy correction

Understanding Radial Keratotomy (RK): From Breakthrough to Modern-Day Challenges Radial Keratotomy (RK), once considered a pioneering refractive surgery for nearsightedness, now stands as a source of frustration for countless patients decades later. The procedure, involving multiple radial cuts across the cornea, aimed to flatten its shape and correct myopia. However, the passage of time has […]

Pterygium and Pinguecula: What Are They? Pterygium and Pinguecula are common eye conditions, particularly in sunny regions, that cause red eyes, dry eyes, and cosmetic concerns. These abnormal growths form on the white of the eye (conjunctiva), often extending toward the clear cornea in the case of Pterygium. Both conditions are closely linked to excessive […]

Restoring Vision in Radial Keratotomy Patients with Cataracts from around The World at Gulani Vision Institute The Global Impact of Radial Keratotomy and Cataract Complications Radial Keratotomy (RK) was once a groundbreaking procedure for correcting nearsightedness, performed on patients worldwide. However, years later, many RK patients now face complex cataract situations, experiencing extreme visual distortions, […]

Unhappy with Your Cataract Surgery Lens? No need to go under the Knife Again. Cataract surgery with premium lens implants like Vivity, PanOptix, Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), Apthera, Symfony, and Synergy promises transformative vision results. Yet, an increasing number of patients across the nation are left disappointed, and abandoned, struggling with complications like blurry vision, […]

Radial Keratotomy (RK): A Historical Perspective Radial Keratotomy (RK), once a groundbreaking method for correcting nearsightedness, now presents significant challenges for many patient’s decades after the procedure. Dr. Arun C. Gulani, the pioneer of next-generation vision correction techniques like LazrPlastique® and LenzOplastique®, actively revolutionizes RK complication treatments by combining art and science to restore, stabilize, […]

Radial Keratotomy (RK) was once a groundbreaking surgical procedure designed to correct nearsightedness (myopia). Introduced in the 1970s, it involves making radial incisions on the cornea to flatten its curvature to improve how light focuses on the retina. While RK has been primarily replaced by advanced laser-based procedures like LASIK, PRK, and LaZrPlastique®, millions of […]