keratotomy (Meaning)

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keratotomy (n)

surgical incision into the cornea

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Radial keratotomy was a surgical procedure used to correct nearsightedness by flattening the cornea.
Keratotomy is a surgical procedure in which the cornea is incised to correct astigmatism.
Photorefractive keratotomy (PRK) is a type of laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Conductive keratoplasty (CK) is a surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to reshape the cornea and correct nearsightedness.
Astigmatic keratotomy is a surgical procedure that is used to correct astigmatism.
Automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) is a type of corneal transplant surgery that involves removing a thin layer of the cornea and replacing it with a donor cornea.
Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) is a type of corneal transplant surgery that involves removing the entire cornea and replacing it with a donor cornea.
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is a type of corneal transplant surgery that involves removing only the outer layers of the cornea and replacing them with a donor cornea.
Endothelial keratoplasty (EK) is a type of corneal transplant surgery that involves removing only the innermost layer of the cornea and replacing it with a donor cornea.
Keratotomy is a surgical procedure that can be used to correct a variety of corneal conditions.

surgical incision into the cornea

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Radial keratotomy was a surgical procedure used to correct nearsightedness by flattening the cornea.

Keratotomy is a surgical procedure in which the cornea is incised to correct astigmatism.

Photorefractive keratotomy (PRK) is a type of laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Conductive keratoplasty (CK) is a surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to reshape the cornea and correct nearsightedness.