Photorefractive keratectomy (remove surface layer of cornea)
Description
A surgical procedure to remove the surface layer of the cornea by gentle scraping and use of a computer-controlled excimer laser to reshape the stroma. The procedure is generally done to improve the vision.
Cost
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Common Complications
Infection, pain, and decreased vision.
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Research
Comparison of Sequential vs Same-Day Simultaneous Collagen Cross-Linking and Topography-Guided PRK for Treatment of Keratoconus.
Provided by: PubMed
Management of epithelial hyperplasia after photorefractive keratectomy on a cornea with intrastromal corneal ring segments.
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