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)
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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