A keratotomy is the ophthalmic term for
a surgical incision (cut) into the cornea
of the eye.
Note that the word-part "kerato-" refers
to the cornea of the eye, as is also true for other terms in this section
- listed on the left.
Keratotomy is the general term for a surgical incision
into the cornea,
see also the more specific terms arcuate
keratotomy and radial
keratotomy.
This section includes short definitions of clinical and surgical procedures
concerning the eyes and human visual system. For definitions of other
terms in this category, choose from the list to the left.
Other related pages include the diagram
of the eye, and definitions
of parts of the eye, a description
of the human retina, and the section about disorders
of the eye and visual system.
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