noun
- Plural of keratectomy; surgical procedures in which part or all of the cornea is removed or reshaped.
Usage: medical/surgical term; commonly used in ophthalmology
Examples
- The ophthalmologist performed several keratectomies to correct the patients' vision problems.
- Photorefractive keratectomies have become a popular alternative to traditional LASIK surgery.
- The surgical team scheduled three keratectomies for the following week.
- Advances in laser technology have made keratectomies safer and more precise.
- Patients undergoing keratectomies typically experience improved vision within days.