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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

BRK (radial keratotomy) with tear star

RK (radial keratotomy) with tear star

Category(ies): Cornea
Contributor: Jordan Graff, MD

The familiar radial incision lines of RK are visable. Additionally, in this case, a characteristic star-shaped iron deposit has formed centrally. This is called a "tear star" and occurs in some patients with RK. This tear star has no effect on vision.