Photorefractive Keratectomy [fotorefrakční keratektomie]

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Terms

fotorefraktivní keratektomie

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Definition

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.

Annotation
often abbreviated PRK; coordinate with EXCIMER LASER
DUI
D018903 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0502278
Previous indexing
Cornea/surgery (1983-1995); Laser Surgery (1987-1995)
History note
2008 (1996)
Public note
2008; see KERATECTOMY, PHOTOREFRACTIVE, EXCIMER LASER 1996-2007

E Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
E02 Therapeutics 2 579
E02.594 Laser Therapy 1 218
E04.014.520 Laser Therapy 1 218
E04.014.520.480 Corneal Surgery, Laser 51
E04.014.520.480.750 Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ 51
E04.014.520.480.875 Photorefractive Keratectomy 80
E04.540.825.437 Corneal Surgery, Laser 51
E04.540.825.437.374 Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ 51
E04.540.825.437.500 Photorefractive Keratectomy 80