Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Subepithelial Laser-Assisted Keratectomy

A surgical technique to correct REFRACTIVE ERRORS of the EYE, such as MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM. In this method, a flap of CORNEAL EPITHELIUM is created by exposure of the area to dilute alcohol. The flap is lifted and then replaced after laser ablation of the subepithelial CORNEA.

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Abstract

A surgical technique to correct REFRACTIVE ERRORS of the EYE, such as MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM. In this method, a flap of CORNEAL EPITHELIUM is created by exposure of the area to dilute alcohol. The flap is lifted and then replaced after laser ablation of the subepithelial CORNEA.

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  • Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted
  • Keratomileusis, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted
  • LASEK
  • Laser Subepithelial Keratomileusis
  • Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis
  • Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy
  • Subepithelial Keratectomy, Laser-Assisted
  • Subepithelial Keratomileusis, Laser-Assisted
  • Subepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy
  • Keratectomies, Subepithelial Photorefractive
  • Keratectomy, Subepithelial Photorefractive
  • Laser Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy
  • Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomies
  • Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratomileusis
  • Photorefractive Keratectomies, Subepithelial
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy, Subepithelial
  • Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis, Laser-Assisted
  • Subepithelial Keratectomies, Laser-Assisted
  • Subepithelial Keratectomy, Laser Assisted
  • Subepithelial Keratomileusis, Laser
  • Subepithelial Keratomileusis, Laser Assisted
  • Subepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomies

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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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History Note

2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Epithelium, Corneal/surgery (2001-2004)

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  1. E02w.594w.480.500
  2. E04w.014.520w.480.500
  3. E04w.378.500.500
  4. E04w.540w.825w.437.249

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Subepithelial Laser-Assisted Keratectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D049008. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D049008
  2. Subepithelial Laser-Assisted Keratectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73210434