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keratotomy

Pronunciation:  `keru'tâtumee

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 Definition: [n]  surgical incision into the cornea
 
 See Also: incision, radial keratotomy, section, surgical incision

 

 

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 Definition: Keratotomy is surgical incision on the cornea for the correction of myopia (nearsigtedness) and/or astigmatism (an irregular cornea that results in blurred vision).
 

 

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