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pho·to·re·frac·tive ker·a·tec·to·my | \ ˌfō-tō-ri-ˌfrak-tiv-ˌker-ə-ˈtek-tə-mē 
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\Definition of photorefractive keratectomy
: surgical removal of part of the corneal surface using an excimer laser in order to correct for myopia — compare radial keratotomy
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photorefractive keratectomy
nounpho·to·re·frac·tive keratectomy | \ -ri-ˌfrak-tiv- \
\Medical Definition of photorefractive keratectomy
: surgical ablation of part of the corneal surface using an excimer laser in order to correct for myopia
—abbreviation PRK — compare radial keratotomy
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The first known use of photorefractive keratectomy was in 1986
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