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Cryolathe — A cryolathe is a device used for freezing and grinding human corneal tissue into different refractive powers. References Cassin B, Solomon S (1990). Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company. See also … Wikipedia
cryolathe — /kruy euh laydh /, n., v., cryolathed, cryolathing. Ophthalm. n. 1. an instrument for reshaping the cornea to correct severe nearsightedness or farsightedness: the cornea is removed from the eye, rapidly frozen, reshaped, and reinserted. v.i. 2.… … Universalium
cryolathe — /kruy euh laydh /, n., v., cryolathed, cryolathing. Ophthalm. n. 1. an instrument for reshaping the cornea to correct severe nearsightedness or farsightedness: the cornea is removed from the eye, rapidly frozen, reshaped, and reinserted. v.i. 2.… … Useful english dictionary
List of Spaniards — This is a list, in alphabetical order within categories, of notable people who either: * are or were Spanish citizens during at least one period of their life, * were born in Spain or in the territory of present day Spain, but who were not or are … Wikipedia
Keratomileusis — Interventions infobox Name = PAGENAME Caption = ICD10 = ICD9 = 11.71 MeshID = OtherCodes = Keratomileusis is the surgical improvement of the refractive state of the cornea performed by lifting up the front surface of the eye by forming a thin… … Wikipedia
Jose Barraquer — José Ignacio Barraquer (January 24, 1916; Barcelona, Spain – February 13, 1998; Bogotá, Colombia) was an ophthalmologist known to many as the father of modern refractive surgery . Barraquer invented the cryolathe and microkeratome and developed… … Wikipedia
José Barraquer — José Ignacio Barraquer (n. 24 de enero de 1916, Barcelona, España; f. 13 de febrero de 1998, Bogotá ,Colombia) fue un oftalmólogo español conocido por muchos como el padre de la cirugía refractiva moderna . Barraquer inventó el cryolathe y el… … Wikipedia Español
