Related MeSH Hierarchy (4)
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Laser Therapy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Ablation Techniques » Laser Therapy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Keratectomy » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures » Refractive Surgical Procedures » Corneal Surgery, Laser » Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted
Description
A surgical technique to correct REFRACTIVE ERRORS of the EYE, such as MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM. In this method, a flap of CORNEAL EPITHELIUM is created by exposure of the area to dilute alcohol. The flap is lifted and then replaced after laser ablation of the subepithelial CORNEA. MeSH
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