noun
- A surgical procedure in which the cornea is reshaped to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.
Usage: medical/ophthalmology; often used in the context of LASIK and other laser eye surgery techniques
Examples
- The patient underwent keratomileusis to correct her severe myopia.
- Keratomileusis has become one of the most common elective surgical procedures worldwide.
- The ophthalmologist explained that keratomileusis could reduce her dependence on glasses.
- Modern keratomileusis techniques use excimer lasers to precisely reshape the cornea.
- After keratomileusis, many patients experience improved vision within days.