LRI SERVICES

Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs)

Ideally, the eye’s cornea has a uniformly rounded curvature, like the surface of a ball. With the most common type of astigmatism, the cornea has a more oblong contour, much like the oval bowl of a teaspoon. One end of this oval may be shallow and the other end deeper, in much the same way that the portion of the oval that is closer to the spoon’s handle is deeper. This uneven curvature causes blurred vision because light passing through it focuses on more than one spot in the back of the eye.

ABOUT LRI’S

To reduce astigmatism and make vision more precise, Dr. Kutryb may recommend LRI (Limbal Relaxing Incisions). During the LRI procedure, Dr. Kutryb makes small curved incisions along the limbus, the outer edge of the cornea. These incisions relax or flatten the steeper portion of the cornea, giving it a more normal, spherical curvature.

LRIs are a relatively non-invasive treatment for astigmatism. The cornea responds quickly to the relaxing incisions, and patients rarely report more than mild discomfort following this surgical procedure. Serious complications are extremely rare. Dr. Kutryb frequently recommends this treatment to patients who have both a cataract and astigmatism, because LRI can be performed at the time of cataract surgery.

WHO IS LRI FOR?

• who have astigmatism
• want to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses
• have no health issues affecting their eyes

BENEFITS OF LRI

One of the greatest benefits of limbal relaxing incisions is their ability to optimize the function of all intraocular lenses, especially advanced
multifocal and accommodating lenses, to achieve a wider range of vision correction. Limbal relaxing incisions are safe, and can be performed in only a few seconds during cataract surgery. Following the procedure, there is little or no discomfort, and stable vision is typically reached within a week. Compared to more expensive LASIK and PRK surgery, astigmatism correction with limbal relaxing incisions is an economical and effective alternative.