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Phototherapeutic keratectomy: Preparing and Recovering

By Dr. Michael Chandra, MD · · Ophthalmology

Our Ophthalmology team put together this overview of phototherapeutic keratectomy for patients and families.

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Topic: phototherapeutic keratectomy. A type of excimer laser eye surgery used to treat various corneal disorders by reshaping the cornea and removing superficial corneal opacities or irregularities.

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