Procedure

Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI / Astigmatic Keratotomy)

Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI, or astigmatic keratotomy) are small incisions in the eye to reduce astigmatism by flattening the cornea.

Procedure Overview

Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI / Astigmatic Keratotomy)

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When Is This Procedure Recommended?

  • Reduction of astigmatism
  • Improved vision
  • Can be combined with other procedures
  • Minimally invasive approach
  • Important function for eye health (5)

Procedure Details

  • Significant astigmatism
  • Combined with cataract surgery
  • During LASIK or other refractive surgery
  • Desire to minimize refractive error
  • Natural cause (5)

Recovery & Expected Outcomes

  • Precise incisions at corneal limbus
  • Relaxes cornea to reduce cylindrical error
  • No stitches needed
  • Healing is quick
  • Results seen within weeks

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