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Where is a radial keratotomy usually done? at a hospital?
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In the office: Rk is an old treatment for nearsightedness (myopia) that is rarely performed today. It has been replaced by lasik and prk, both of which are more precise and safer. All three procedures are normally performed in an office setting, and take only a few minutes to perform.
Answered 2/15/2012
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