Cryolathe

A cryolathe is a device used for freezing and grinding human corneal tissue into different refractive powers.

References

Cassin B, Solomon S (1990). Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company. 

See also

• Epikeratophakia
• Keratomileusis
• Refractive surgery

External links

• Polit F, Ibrahim O, el Maghraby A, Salah T (1993). "Cryolathe keratomileusis for correction of myopia of 4.00 to 8.00 diopters". Refract Corneal Surg 9 (4): 259–67. PMID 8398971. 

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