Photorefractive Keratectomy

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.

Also Known As:

Keratectomies, Photorefractive; Keratectomy, Photorefractive; Photorefractive Keratectomies

Therapeutics: 1190486
- Laser Therapy: 7393
  - Laser Corneal Surgery: 21
    - Photorefractive Keratectomy: 1673
Operative Surgical Procedures: 35827
- Ablation Techniques: 799
  - Laser Therapy: 7393
    - Laser Corneal Surgery: 21
      - Photorefractive Keratectomy: 1673
- Keratectomy: 717
  - Laser Corneal Surgery: 21
    - Photorefractive Keratectomy: 1673
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures: 8
  - Refractive Surgical Procedures: 1966
    - Laser Corneal Surgery: 21
      - Photorefractive Keratectomy: 1673

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