Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a corneal refractive surgical procedure that was developed in 1988. It was approved by the Food…
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Radial keratotomy (RK) is a refractive surgical procedure that was developed in 1974 to treat nearsightedness. It involves the use…
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A normal cornea is smooth and symmetrical in shape. It easily focuses light entering the eye through its even surface….
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The cornea is the clear tissue on the front of the eye. It plays a protective role, shielding the eye…
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When doctors perform laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), the treatment zone must be centered on the patient’s visual axis. Centering the…
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Though protected by the eyelid and regularly lubricated each time we blink, the cornea is most likely to suffer injury…
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We’ve all experienced itchy, red, and watery eyes for some reason or another. Yet, would you believe that all this…
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While it’s been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, it’s a scientific fact that the cornea…
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Wouldn’t you agree, it’s easy to take our eyes for granted? Often, it’s not until we begin to lose our…
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