Surgical Technology
Trend toward insured laser eye surgery reported by independent review group
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, July 25th, 2005
Examples of conservative therapy treatments include the following:
- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), a refractive laser surgical procedure that is often done, and covered, for a patient who suffers from recurrent corneal erosion (e.g. diabetics). With PRK, a laser is used to remove corneal tissue to correct vision problems.
- Patching, epithelial debridement (mechanical removal of faulty tissue), and bandaged...
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