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Corneal Surgery
Alternate Names : Nearsightedness Surgery, Radial Keratotomy, Refractive Surgery
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Corneal Surgery: Convalescence & Recovery
The procedure is done on an outpatient basis. It takes only a short time, with the person under local anesthesia. Protective glasses may be worn for several days, although full recovery can take several months.
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• Definition
• Corneal Surgery: Overview & Description
• Corneal Surgery: Indications
• Corneal Surgery: Expectations after Surgery
• Corneal Surgery: Convalescence & Recovery
• Corneal Surgery: Risks
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Review Date : 9/10/2003
Reviewed By : Edward B. Feinberg, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chair, Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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