Keratectomy (definition)

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Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted

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Definition: 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.

coordinate with specific LASER when discussed

Other names LASEK; Subepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomies; Subepithelial Keratomileusis, Laser Assisted; Subepithelial Keratomileusis, Laser; Subepithelial Keratectomy, Laser Assisted; Subepithelial Keratectomies, Laser-Assisted; Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis, Laser-Assisted; Photorefractive Keratectomy, Subepithelial; Photorefractive Keratectomies, Subepithelial; Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratomileusis; Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomies; Laser Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy; Keratectomy, Subepithelial Photorefractive; Keratectomies, Subepithelial Photorefractive; Subepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy; Subepithelial Keratomileusis, Laser-Assisted; Subepithelial Keratectomy, Laser-Assisted; Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis; Laser Subepithelial Keratomileusis; Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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