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involves the use of a computer to measure the shape of the cornea. Using these measurements, the surgeon applies a computer-controlled laser to make modifications to the cornea

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What do the letters PRK stand for?

Photorefractive keratectomy.


How does photorefractive keratectomy treat myopia?

The PRK procedure flattens the cornea by vaporizing small amounts of tissue from the cornea's surface. Photorefractive keratectomy can be used to treat mild to moderate forms of myopia.


What does the medical abbreviation PRK mean?

PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy.


What do the letters PRK stand for and what does it mean?

PhotoRefractive Keratectomy ISO Country Code for North Korea


What is the medical term meaning surgical procedure to correct myopia by making incisions partially through the cornea to cause it to flatten?

photorefractive Keratectomy


What does PRK stands for?

democratic peoples republic of Korea i think..... north Korea...


What kinds of corrective eye surgery are available for myopic patients?

three types of corrective surgeries available as of 2001: 1) radial keratotomy (RK), 2) photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and 3) laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK).


What has the author Jeff Applegate written?

Jeff Applegate has written: 'Erasure time measurements in photorefractive Cr:SBN and correlation studies in a mutually pumped phase conjugator' -- subject(s): Crystals, Spectra, Physics, Photorefractive materials


What surgical procedures may be performed to correct myopia?

To correct myopia, several surgical procedures can be performed, including LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis), PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy), and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction). LASIK and PRK involve reshaping the cornea with lasers to improve light focus on the retina, while SMILE uses a minimally invasive technique to remove a small piece of corneal tissue. Each procedure has its own benefits and considerations, and the choice depends on factors like the severity of myopia and the patient's eye health. Consulting with an eye care professional is essential to determine the most suitable option.


What is the treatment for salzmans nodular degeneration?

A superficial keratectomy is the usual treatment. Under local anesthesia the nodes are scraped from the cornea. Pain varies from patient to patient, but the outcome is generally good.


What has the author Matthew Tarleton Alexander written?

Matthew Tarleton Alexander has written: 'The effects of seeding a mutually-pumped phase conjugator' -- subject(s): Optical phase conjugation, Spectra, Photorefractive materials, Crystals


What has the author Lucio Buratto written?

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