| radial keratotomy |
(RK) (keh-ruh-TAH-tuh-mee): Type of refractive surgical procedure. Series of spoke-like (radial) cuts made in the cornea to flatten it, reducing its refractive power and thereby correcting myopia (nearsightedness). Mostly replaced by LASIK now.
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