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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First Known Use of photorefractive keratectomy
1986
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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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