laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis
- laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis
la·ser-as·sist·ed in-situ keratomileusis 'lā-zər-ə-'sis-təd- n LASIK
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keratoplasty in which the excimer laser and microkeratome are combined for vision correction; the microkeratome is used to shave a thin slice and create a hinged flap in the cornea, the flap is reflected back, the exposed cornea is reshaped by the laser, and the flap is replaced, without sutures, to heal back into position.
Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis for treatment of myopia. (A), Creation of flap; (B), laser ablation of the stromal bed, showing the area of tissue removal in blue; (C), flap replaced, with the central cornea flattened
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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis — A kind of laser eye surgery designed to change the shape of the cornea to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses and contact lenses in cases of severe myopia (nearsightedness). The procedure is best known as LASIK, an acronym for laser assisted … Medical dictionary
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keratomileusis — Surgical alteration of refractive error by changing the shape of a deep layer of the cornea : the anterior lamella is peeled back, frozen, and recarved on its back surface on a … Medical dictionary
In situ — (lat. für „am (Ursprungs ) Ort“, „am Platz“, „an Ort und Stelle“) ist ein lateinischer Begriff, der als Fachbegriff in unterschiedlichen Disziplinen verwendet wird. Gegenteil zu in situ ist ex situ (außerhalb des (Ursprungs )Ortes). Allgemein… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Lasik tout laser — Lasik La technique du Lasik (LAser in Situ Keratomileusis) est une intervention chirurgicale de l œil. Son principe consiste à découper une fine lamelle dans l épaisseur de la cornée (qui est la partie transparente de la surface de l oeil) afin… … Wikipédia en Français
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LASIK — or Lasik ( laser assisted in situ keratomileusis ) is a type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by ophthalmologists for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. [ [http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSS/9339/32123.html LASIK. ]… … Wikipedia
