Phototherapeutic keratectomy
- Phototherapeutic keratectomy
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is a type of eye surgery that uses a laser to treat various ocular disorders by removing tissue from the cornea. It is similar to photorefractive keratectomy which is used for the treatment of refractive conditions.
ee also
*Corneal transplant
*Refractive surgery
External links
* [http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cornealdisease/ "Facts About The Cornea and Corneal Disease" - National Eye Institute]
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