See Phototherapeutic Keratectomy.

A therapeutic use of the excimer laser known as phototherapeutic keratectomy to treat superficial corneal scars, opacities, and smooth irregularities. May help to eliminate or delay the need to have a corneal transplant.

hoto herapeutic eratectomy "Cold" laser removal of surface tissue of the cornea such as scar tissue for medical or optical treatment reasons.