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Four human corneal specimens obtained 5 to 47 months following radial keratotomy were evaluated by correlative microscopy. Repeat radial keratotomies had been performed in two cases. We documented gaping keratotomy incisions, epithelial plugs, and epithelial-lined incisions. In all cases, Bowman's layer was malapposed with slight to moderate fibroblastic activity at the incision sites. Epithelial and endothelial radial ridges were seen in two cases. No endothelial damage was seen under the radial incisions. The morphological evaluation of these specimens show the potential for a poor wound-healing response when corneas with previous corneal surgery and/or pathologic states undergo radial keratotomy.
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