Definition of Radial keratotomy

1. Noun. Radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia.

Generic synonyms: Keratotomy

Definition of Radial keratotomy

1. Noun. an eye surgery procedure to correct myopia (near-sightedness) using a series of incisions in the cornea, radiating from a central point (hence radial). ¹

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Medical Definition of Radial keratotomy

1. A keratotomywith radial incisions around a clear central zone. A form of refractive keratoplasty used in the treatment of myopia. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Radial Keratotomy

radial curve
radial distribution function
radial distribution functions
radial eminence of wrist
radial engine
radial engines
radial flexor muscle of wrist
radial fossa of humerus
radial gate
radial glial cell
radial growth phase
radial head
radial head subluxation
radial immunodiffusion
radial index artery
radial keratotomy (current term)
radial nerve
radial notch
radial phenomenon
radial ponderomotive force stabilisation
radial pulse
radial recurrent artery
radial reflex
radial saw
radial scar
radial sclerosing lesion
radial shield
radial spoke
radial styloid tendovaginitis
radial symmetries

Literary usage of Radial keratotomy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Identifying Health Technologies That Work: Searching For Evidence by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... treatments including ABMT/HDC, pancreatic transplant, growth hormone for short-stature children, home uterine monitoring, and radial keratotomy (178). ..."

2. Germ Warfareby John Lonergan by John Lonergan (2001)
"... as if they were on thin wire hangers He wore unfashionable thick-framed black glasses, at a time when most people went through radial keratotomy to ..."

3. Identifying Health Technologies That Work: Searching for Evidence by Technology Assessment Board, Office of Technology Assessment, United States, Congress (1994)
"... treatments including ABMT/HDC. pancreatic transplant, growth hormone for short-stature children, home uterine monitoring, and radial keratotomy ( 178). ..."

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