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Therapeutics > Laser Therapy > Corneal Surgery, Laser > Photorefractive Keratectomy
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Ablation Techniques > Laser Therapy > Corneal Surgery, Laser > Photorefractive Keratectomy
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Keratectomy > Corneal Surgery, Laser > Photorefractive Keratectomy
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures > Refractive Surgical Procedures > Corneal Surgery, Laser > Photorefractive Keratectomy

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Photorefractive Keratectomy  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

  • often abbreviated PRK; coordinate with EXCIMER LASER

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2008 (1996)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018903

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