Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Keratectomies, Photorefractive
  • Keratectomy, Photorefractive
  • Photorefractive Keratectomies

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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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often abbreviated PRK; coordinate with EXCIMER LASER

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History Note

2008 (1996)

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Previous Indexing

  • Cornea/surgery (1983-1995)
  • Laser Surgery (1987-1995)

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  1. E02w.594w.480.875w
  2. E04w.014.520w.480.875w
  3. E04w.378.500.875w
  4. E04w.540w.825w.437.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Photorefractive Keratectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018903. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018903
  2. Photorefractive Keratectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photorefractive_keratectomy
  3. Photorefractive Keratectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q565832