About The Medical Condition Keratomileusis, Laser Intrastromal

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Keratomileusis, Laser Intrastromal

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Keratomileusis, Laser Intrastromal Medical Condition

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A surgical procedure to correct MYOPIA. A microkeratome is used to make an incision of the corneal epithelium (EPITHELIUM, CORNEAL) creating a flap which is displaced. The underlying, exposed inner layer of the CORNEA is then reshaped with an excimer laser and the corneal epithelial flap is returned to its original position.

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