Ophthalmic surgeries and treatments Flashcards

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LASIK

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laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

LASIK, a corneal flap is created and replaced

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PRK

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photorefractive keratectomy-

is refractive surgery to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.

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PRP

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panretinal photocoagulation

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LASEK

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Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy

the top layer of the cornea is loosened

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