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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures » Refractive Surgical Procedures » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Photorefractive Keratectomy
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Laser Therapy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Photorefractive Keratectomy
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Ablation Techniques » Laser Therapy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Photorefractive Keratectomy
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Keratectomy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Photorefractive Keratectomy
Description
A type of refractive surgery of the CORNEA to correct MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM. An EXCIMER LASER is used directly on the surface of the EYE to remove some of the CORNEAL EPITHELIUM thus reshaping the anterior curvature of the cornea. MeSH
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