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Radial keratotomy

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Radial Keratotomy Summary
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Radial keratotomy (RK) is a surgical procedure in which precisely placed micro incisions are made in a patient's cornea--the clear matter which covers the eyeball-- to permanently correct near-sightedness, or myopia. In myopia, the curvature of the...
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Radial Keratotomy Summary
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Radial keratotomy (RK) is a surgical procedure in which precisely placed micro incisions are made in a patient's cornea--the clear matter which covers the eyeball--to permanently correct near-sightedness, or myopia. In myopia, the curvature of the...
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Radial keratotomy Information
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Radial keratotomy (RK) is a refractive surgical procedure to correct...


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The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
Radial Keratotomy Aids Nearsightedness
06/29/1994: 675 words, approx. 2 pages
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 06-29-1994 RADIAL KERATOTOMY AIDS NEARSIGHTEDNESS Date: 06-29-1994, Wednesday Section: ALL COMMUNITY SECTIONS Edition: All Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star P, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early More than 60 million people in the United...
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Science News
Radial keratotomy: an unkind cut?
10/12/1985: 302 words, approx. 1 pages
Surgery promising the nearsighted a life free from eyeglasses or contact lenses could lead to farsightedness, fluctuating vision or weakened corneas more susceptible to infection, according to some researchers. The controversial surgical technique called radial keratotomy received some hard knocks last week during a...
 


 

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