Articles: PDF OnlyBilateral high hyperopia after radial keratotomyWaisberg, Yehuda M.D., Ph.D.a Author Information aReprint requests to Yehuda Waisberg, M.D., Ph.D., Avenida Brasil, 691 Conjunto 401, 30.140, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 19(1):p 88-89, January 1993. | DOI: 10.1016/S0886-3350(13)80289-1 Buy Metrics Abstract A patient with myopia and astigmatism in the ideal range for correction by radial keratotomy had surgery on both eyes. Postoperatively, she developed bilateral high hyperopia, with a +9.00 diopter refractive error (OD) and a spherical equivalent of +8.75 diopters (OS). Her best corrected visual acuity dropped one line and hyperopia increased during the follow-up. © Williams & Wilkins 1993. All Rights Reserved.
