Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical procedure
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
contact lenses
glasses |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
keratoconus
thin cornea severe dry eye |
| gptkbp:field |
ophthalmology
|
| gptkbp:firstPerformed |
late 20th century
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
refractive surgery
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:PRK
gptkb:LASIK gptkb:SMILE LASEK phakic intraocular lens implantation |
| gptkbp:purpose |
correct refractive errors
|
| gptkbp:requires |
preoperative evaluation
|
| gptkbp:result |
reduced dependence on corrective lenses
|
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
infection
dry eye glare halos overcorrection undercorrection |
| gptkbp:treatment |
astigmatism
hyperopia myopia presbyopia |
| gptkbp:uses |
excimer laser
femtosecond laser |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:VISX
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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