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Hi while browsing about laser eye treatment I repeatedly come across a term "Flap" can you please explain what it means.

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Dr. Seema Behl Ophthalmologist 34 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Seema Behl

Ophthalmologist 34 yrs exp Mumbai

cornea is the transparent window of eye which has maximum refractive power and thickness of approx..500 microns...we dont do laser on surface, we make a flap or partial thickness button like thing is cut which is attached at one side and laser is done on the stroma of cornea. this is again replaced back ..

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