epikeratophakia

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Noun1.epikeratophakia - using a piece of donated corneal tissue to repair the eye of someone who has had a cataract removed; "epikeratophakia gave her a living contact lens"
corneal graft, corneal transplant, keratoplasty - a surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
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Epikeratoplasty for pellucid marginal degeneration.
Comparison of visual outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and penetrating keratoplasty
In rare cases, epikeratoplasty, photorefractive keratectomy, or intracorneal rings (which basically are the only transient refractive corrections) can be considered [7].
Corneal sensitivity in keratoconus: a review of the literature
The use of contact lenses after keratoconic epikeratoplasty. Arch Ophthalmology.
Use of contact lenses in eyes with severe keratoconus: long-term results/Ileri keratokonuslu olgularda kontakt lens uygulamasi: uzun sureli takip sonuclarimiz

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