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Phototherapeutic Keratectomy - Superficial Keratectomy for Irregular Astigmatism

Matthew Rauen, MD

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Matthew Rauen, MD, of Wolfe Eye Clinic in West Des Moines, Iowa, provides cases of irregular astigmatism due to anterior corneal pathology. The final case is treated with a combination of superficial keratectomy and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK). This laser treatment of the cornea led to an excellent visual outcome.

Posted: 1/08/2016

Keywords:

Astigmatism

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Cornea

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Excimer Lasers

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Pentacam HR

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Phototherapeutic Keratectomy, PTK

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Surface ablation

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Phototherapeutic Keratectomy - Superficial Keratectomy for Irregular Astigmatism

Matthew Rauen, MD

Matthew Rauen, MD, of Wolfe Eye Clinic in West Des Moines, Iowa, provides cases of irregular astigmatism due to anterior corneal pathology. The final case is treated with a combination of superficial keratectomy and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK). This laser treatment of the cornea led to an excellent visual outcome.

Posted: 1/08/2016

Keywords:

Astigmatism

•

Cornea

•

Excimer Lasers

•

Pentacam HR

•

Phototherapeutic Keratectomy, PTK

•

Surface ablation

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