Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI) are partial thickness incisions made at the corneal periphery for the treatment of corneal astigmatism. LRIs are considered to fall under the spectrum of incisional astigmatism treatments known as Corneal Relaxing Incisions (CRIs).

Oct 10, 2024 · Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs) are partial incisions made on the peripheral cornea (outer edge of the cornea) to correct refractive errors in astigmatic people.

Aug 28, 2018 · Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs) are additional incisions which are made in the peripheral cornea, near the limbus, with the sole purpose of treating corneal astigmatism. LRIs are not full-thickness, but rather they are about 80% depth (or more).

Sep 8, 2024 · Astigmatic keratotomy eye surgery -- or AK -- and the more commonly performed limbal relaxing incision, or LRI, surgery are safe and effective. In recent years, AK has been largely replaced...

Limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) are a refractive surgical procedure to correct minor astigmatism in the eye. Incisions part way through the cornea are made at one side or at opposite edges of the cornea, following the curve of the iris, causing a slight flattening of the cornea in that area. [1]

Limbal relaxing incisions (LRIs) treat low to moderate degrees of astigmatism. As the name suggests, the surgeon makes small relaxing incisions in the limbus, which allows the cornea to become more rounded when it heals. LRIs are placed at the very edge of the cornea (in the limbus) on the steepest meridians.

What Are Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI)? Limbal relaxing incisions are made to correct mild to moderate astigmatism. This is a minimally invasive procedure that is often done in tandem with cataract removal.

Nov 10, 2023 · Despite advances in toric IOL technology, experienced cataract surgeons say limbal relaxing incisions are still a worthwhile technique to perform. Patients undergoing cataract surgery have higher expectations than ever for their visual outcomes.

Mar 16, 2025 · During corneal LRI, the surgeon makes precise incisions in the cornea to relax the steep meridian and reduce astigmatism. This helps to improve the overall shape of the cornea and the patient’s vision.

Sep 3, 2024 · Astigmatism can be corrected during cataract surgery using a technique called limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) or by implanting a toric intraocular lens (IOL). These methods can help reduce or eliminate astigmatism, improving overall vision after cataract surgery.