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keratotomy

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keratotomy /ker·a·tot·o·my/ (ker″ah-tot´ah-me) incision of the cornea.
radial keratotomy  a series of incisions made in the cornea from its outer edge toward its center in spokelike fashion; done to flatten the cornea and thus to correct myopia.
ker·a·tot·o·my (kr-tt-m)
n.
Incision of the cornea.
keratotomy
incision of the cornea.
multiple punctate keratotomy
multiple, non-penetrating punctures of the corneal stroma to stimulate healing of refractory or recurrent corneal erosions.
keratotomy
A surgical incision in the cornea. See Radial keratotomy.


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Although there is no revenue ruling concerning the deductibility of laser eye surgery, the IRS did issue a letter ruling (9625049) addressing whether radial keratotomy (RK)--a predecessor of laser eye surgery--was deductible under section 213.
Deducting the cost of laser eye surgery by Dancer, W. Terry / Journal of Accountancy
Today, patients benefit from advanced techniques such as custom LASIK, custom LASEK/PRK, conductive keratoplasty (NearVision CK), accommodative and phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs), intracorneal ring implants (INTACS) and astigmatic keratotomy (AK).
A new way to improve vision for those over 40 by Los Angeles Business Journal
In ever-expanding numbers, adults with poor vision are having their corneas reshaped through refractive surgical procedures such as radial keratotomy, or RK, photorefractive keratectomy, or PK, and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK.
LOOKING AT CONTROVERSY SHOULD KIDS HAVE LASIK SURGERY? by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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