For Radial Keratotomy we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Eye Health, Eye Surgery, Health, Lasik and Medical.

Radial Keratotomy (Eye Health)

A surgical procedure in which incisions are made into the epithelium of the cornea to correct refractive error.

Radial Keratotomy (Eye Surgery)

A surgical procedure designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness) by flattening the cornea with incisions. The procedure is called a radial keratotomy because the incisions resemble the spokes in a wheel. Acronym is RK.

Radial Keratotomy (Health)

A surgical procedure in which incisions are made into the epithelium of the cornea to correct refractive errors.

Radial Keratotomy (Lasik)

Also called RK, Radial Keratotomy is a refractive surgery performed to correct myopia (nearsightedness). The surgeon uses a sharp scalpel to make radial cuts in the cornea, which causes the cornea to flatten. This allows light to focus onto the retina properly.

Radial Keratotomy (Medical)

A surgical procedure for correcting nearsightedness in which tiny cuts are made in the cornea to change its shape and focusing properties

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