Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Scleroplasty

Plastic surgery of the SCLERA. This procedure is used frequently to prevent blindness and poor vision in patients, especially children, with MYOPIA.

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Abstract

Plastic surgery of the SCLERA. This procedure is used frequently to prevent blindness and poor vision in patients, especially children, with MYOPIA.

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1 entry terms
  • Scleroplasties

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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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  • Myopia/surgery (1972-1991)
  • Sclera/surgery (1972-1991)

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  1. E04w.540w.825w.968w
  2. E04w.617w.700w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Scleroplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016639. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016639
  2. Scleroplasty. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scleral_reinforcement_surgery
  3. Scleroplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1986625