keratotomy /ker·a·tot·o·my/ (ker″ah-tot´ah-me) incision of the cornea.
keratotomy
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 (k r  -t t -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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