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Photorefractive keratotomy

Photorefractive keratotomy

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A 31-year old asked:

Tell me the difference between photorefractive keratectomy vs radial keratotomy?

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Can i perform my own radial keratotomy?

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How long does the radial keratotomy take?

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Is radial keratotomy a very common procedure?

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Is there any pain involved in a radial keratotomy?

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Can overcorrection by radial keratotomy be treated?

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Can radial keratotomy vision deteriorate throughout life?

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Is it normal to need a keratotomy?

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How much does astigmatic keratotomy cost?

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Is there something they will give me for anxiety when i'm doing a radial keratotomy?

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Was radial keratotomy the original lasik procedure?

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Where is a radial keratotomy usually done? At a hospital?

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Could you have lasik done if you have had radial keratotomy before?

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Looking for a specialist in cateract removal on post radial keratotomy pt

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Can radial keratotomy be done again to correct "middle aged eyes"?

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Is it okay to get lasik surgery done if you previously have had radial keratotomy?

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Could radial keratotomy be done again to correct "middle aged eyes" after 15 years?

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A 85-year old male asked:

I have had cataract surgery done on both beyes, strabismis suregery on my left eye, and a keratotomy done on my right eye; can I still have PRK surgery done on my right eye and what improvement canI expect in my right eye vision after PRK surgery?

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What are some of the cons of getting photorefractive keratectomy?

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What is involved in a photorefractive keratectomy (prk)?

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What makes you a candidate for prk (photorefractive keratectomy)?

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I would like to know how to get a photorefractive keratectomy (prk)?

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Who should have prk (photorefractive keratectomy) over lasik?

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Do you think I should get lasik or photorefractive keratectomy surgery? Which is safer?

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What makes you a good candidate for prk (photorefractive keratectomy) eye surgery?

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