Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK)


 
 

The phototherapeutic keratectomy is also performed with an Excimer laser.

The PTK procedure is indicated when other treatment methods have failed or will fail and for the following conditions:

scars on the surface of the cornea
recidivous corneal erosions
dystrophy and degeneration of the corneal surface
the desire to smoothen irregularities of the corneal surface