Ophthalmic surgical procedure
Superficial keratectomy (SK), also known as "Super K" or "corneal epithelial debridement", is an ophthalmic surgical procedure takes place on the surface of the cornea to remove irregularities or scars.
SK involves removing the epithelial layer of the cornea leaving the bowman's membrane undisturbed. Often, the bowman's layer is polished and smoothed with a diamond tip burr or laser which encourages anchoring of the new epithelium as it grows back. Many doctors will use the antibiotic Mitomycin or an amniotic membrane transplant to improve surgical outcomes.
Complications.
There are a few risks to consider before preforming or receiving SK. Although SK is considered a low risk procedure, some patients will experience complications such as:
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