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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Laser Therapy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Ablation Techniques » Laser Therapy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Keratectomy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures » Refractive Surgical Procedures » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
Description
A surgical procedure to correct MYOPIA by CORNEAL STROMA subtraction. It involves the use of a microkeratome to make a lamellar dissection of the CORNEA creating a flap with intact CORNEAL EPITHELIUM. After the flap is lifted, the underlying midstroma is reshaped with an EXCIMER LASER and the flap is returned to its original position. MeSH
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