LASIK works well, according to long-term study of highly myopic patients

... Philadelphia, December 28, 2007 Laser surgery to correct vision problems has been in use since the early 1990s. Photorefractive keratotomy (PRK) is typically used to correct low to moderate myopia, while laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is preferred for high myopia corrections. Althou...

Keratotomy in Medical Products

Diamond Knives for Astigmatic & Radial Keratotomy

Description: The patented, accurate and proven DGH-KOI Micrometer Knife Handle, coupled with either the patented MOD III or Neumann footplate, is the start of the perfect RK/AK knife. Once a fine DGH-KOI diamond is added, accuracy and time-tested quality are then blended to form the ultimate RK/AK knife. Availa...
Company:DGH Technologies, Inc.

HydroKeratome Waterjet System

Description:...ed HydroKeratome corneal cutting device for use in the LASIK procedure. Management and industry experts believe it will replace the automated lamellar keratotomy instrument, or microkeratome, currently used in the LASIK refractive procedure. In animal and cadaver eye studies, the Company has demonstrated that i...
Company:Advanced Refractive Technologies (formerly VisiJet, Inc.)

Keratotomy in Medical Dictionary

Cornea

...re your corneal disorder, we will work with you to find a ... The endothelium functions as a pump mechanism to keep the cornea clear. ... Radial keratotomy (RK) is eye surgery performed to correct myopia by changing the cornea's shape. ... after RK can cause the cornea to tear and can lead to ...

Keratotomy in Biological Technology

Dr. Lawrence Spivack, a LASIK Eye Surgeon Expert Serving Denver, Colorado, Joins Elite Circle of Surgeons Listed at Trusted LASIK Surgeons

...g refractive eye surgery and was among the first surgeons to perform Radial keratotomy procedures in the state of Colorado. (Radial keratotomy or RK is the precursor to laser vision correction surgery procedures such a...

Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes Leading LASIK Eye Surgery Expert, Inventor David Huang, M.D., Los Angeles, to Its Unique Lasik Directory Service

... as custom wavefront-guided LASIK/PRK/LASEK, Verisyse and Visian phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs), intracorneal ring implants (Intacs) and astigmatic keratotomy (AK). We are able to treat a wide range of refractive errors, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia, astigmatism ...

Chicago LASIK Specialist Parag A. Majmudar, M.D. Joins LASIK and Refractive Surgeons Directory at Trusted LASIK Surgeons

...is pioneering work in the application of mitomycin C in PRK patients who are at increased risk to develop corneal haze. These include previous radial keratotomy patients, corneal transplant patients, and highly myopic patients where LASIK is contraindicated. The use of mitomycin C in thousands of these patien...