Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laser Corneal Surgery

Surgical techniques on the CORNEA employing LASERS, especially for reshaping the CORNEA to correct REFRACTIVE ERRORS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Surgical techniques on the CORNEA employing LASERS, especially for reshaping the CORNEA to correct REFRACTIVE ERRORS.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Corneal Surgery, Laser
  • Corneal Surgeries, Laser
  • Laser Corneal Surgeries
  • Surgeries, Laser Corneal
  • Surgery, Laser Corneal
  • Keratectomy, Laser
  • Laser Keratectomy
  • Photokeratectomy
  • Keratectomies, Laser
  • Laser Keratectomies
  • Photokeratectomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific LASER when discussed

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History Note

2008 (2005); for PHOTOKERATECTOMY use PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY 1996-2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Cornea/surgery (1987-2004)
  • Laser Surgery (1987-2004)

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  1. E02w.594w.480
  2. E04w.014.520w.480
  3. E04w.378.500
  4. E04w.540w.825w.437

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laser Corneal Surgery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D048988. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D048988
  2. Laser Corneal Surgery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73219143