A surgical procedure to correct MYOPIA by CORNEAL STROMA subtraction. It involves the use of a microkeratome to make a lamellar dissection of the CORNEA creating a flap with intact CORNEAL EPITHELIUM. After the flap is lifted, the underlying midstroma is reshaped with an EXCIMER LASER and the flap is returned to its original position.
Previous index(es): Cornea/surgery (1995-1999)
Semantic type(s): Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
MeSH record created: 03/11/1999
MeSH record revised: 08/07/2008