Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

A surgical procedure to correct MYOPIA by CORNEAL STROMA subtraction. It involves the use of a microkeratome to make a lamellar dissection of the CORNEA creating a flap with intact CORNEAL EPITHELIUM. After the flap is lifted, the underlying midstroma is reshaped with an EXCIMER LASER and the flap is returned to its original position.

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A surgical procedure to correct MYOPIA by CORNEAL STROMA subtraction. It involves the use of a microkeratome to make a lamellar dissection of the CORNEA creating a flap with intact CORNEAL EPITHELIUM. After the flap is lifted, the underlying midstroma is reshaped with an EXCIMER LASER and the flap is returned to its original position.

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  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
  • LASIK
  • Laser Intrastromal Keratomileusis
  • Laser-Assisted Stromal In Situ Keratomileusis
  • Intrastromal Keratomileuses, Laser
  • Intrastromal Keratomileusis, Laser
  • Laser Assisted Stromal In Situ Keratomileusis
  • Laser Intrastromal Keratomileuses

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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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coordinate with specific LASER when discussed

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2000

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  • Cornea/surgery (1995-1999)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020731. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020731
  2. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK
  3. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278846