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. The laser is used to remove the outer layer of the cornea and flatten the cornea. The flattening of the cornea is intended to correct myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism (uneven curvature of the cornea that d [..]

Abbreviated as PRK. A surgical procedure using an excimer laser to reshape the central cornea to a flattened shape for people who are myopic and a more curved surface for people who are hyperopic. Photorefractive Keratectomy techniques may also be used to correct astigmatism. See Photorefractive Keratectomy Details.

Laser surgery used to reshape the cornea in order to correct vision problems.

A type of Refractive Surgery of the Cornea to correct Myopia and Astigmatism. An Excimer Laser is used directly on the surface of the EYE to remove some of the Corneal Epithelium thus reshaping the an [..]

A surgical technique to correct Refractive Errors of the EYE, such as Myopia and Astigmatism. In this method, a flap of Corneal Epithelium is created by exposure of the area to dilute alcohol. The fla [..]

Surgical procedure using an excimer laser to change the shape of the cornea.