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The acronym for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis The name refers the use of a laser to reshape the cornea without invading the adjacent cell layers For more information, see Step-by-Step of the procedure
laser in situ keratomileusis A surgical procedure that uses a laser to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors, especially nearsightedness
Abbreviation for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, a surgical procedure in which a tiny flap is cut in the top of the cornea, underlying corneal tissue is removed with an excimer laser, and the flap is put back in place The surgery corrects vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
short for "laser in-situ keratomileusis," LASIK has become the standard of care in refractive surgery and is used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism In this procedure, the surgeon creates a hinged corneal flap before the excimer laser is applied to vaporize a small amount of corneal surface After the laser is used, the corneal flap is replaced, bonding almost instantly and without stitches Because the surface of the eye is not disturbed, there is little post-operative discomfort, few complications and a quick recovery time
(Laser-In-Situ Keratomileusis) - currently the most common type of laser vision correction procedure It is an extremely effective outpatient procedure that is suitable for low, moderate, and higher prescriptions It can be used to correct severe prescriptions, and is currently one of the most commonly performed healthcare procedures in North America
the acronym for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis which refers to creating a flap in the cornea with a microkeratome and using a laser to reshape the underlying cornea
"Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis" uses a microkeratome to first create a thin flap on the cornea An Excimer laser is then used to sculpt the underlying cornea into a new shape to correct refractive errors
Laser Assisted in-situ Keratomileusis combines the advantages of a skilled surgeon and the excimer laser In this procedure, a microkeratome first creates a thin flap of tissue on the cornea The flap is folded back and the laser gently sculpts the cornea, altering the shape to correct the curvature The flap is returned to its original position, adhering without stitches LASIK is a proven procedure for treating higher degrees of nearsightedness and astigmatism
Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis; the refractive surgical procedure where a flap of tissue is created in the cornea, lifted allowing the excimer laser to re-shape the cornea to correct refractive errors and then repositioned where it naturally re-adheres
(Laser-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is currently the most common type of laser vision correction procedure It is an extremely effective outpatient procedure that is suitable for low, moderate, and higher prescriptions It can be used to correct severe prescriptions, and is currently one of the most commonly performed healthcare procedures in North America Lazy Eye: referred to in the medical field as amblyopia, it is a condition in which there is loss of vision for no apparent reason; the eye appears healthy, but vision is poor
Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis (see Excimer Laser)
Acronym for Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis Currently the most widely used refractive eye surgery procedure Combines the minimal post-operative discomfort of Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK) with the computer-controlled precision of Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) A flap of corneal tissue is lifted to expose underlying tissue, which is then sculpted by the Excimer laser as in PRK See Laser In-situ Keratomielusis, Photoreactive Keratectomy, Refractive Surgery in Eye Care Encyclopedia See Free Eye Tests
a thin flap of corneal tissue is cut using a microkeratome and reflected back The underlying stroma is ablated using an excimer laser to treat refractive error and the flap is repositioned
A type of refractive eye surgery It stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis The procedure combines the use of an instrument known as a microkeratome to create a flap across the front surface of the cornea, and the excimer laser to remove the tissue from the exposed surface
Abbreviation for Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis
is the acronym for Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis which refers to creating a flap in the cornea with a microkeratome and using a laser to reshape the underlying cornea
Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis - Laser with lamellar keratoplasty
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis; surgical procedure in which a tiny flap is cut in the top of the cornea, underlying corneal tissue is removed with an excimer laser, and the flap is put back in place; used to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism
(Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) Surgical procedure in which a tiny flap is cut in the top of the cornea, underlying corneal tissue is removed with an excimer laser, and the flap is put back in place LASIK corrects myopia and was recently approved by the FDA
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis; a type of refractive surgery in which a thin layer of corneal tissue is removed via laser to correct certain degrees of myopia