1. A surgical incision or cutting of the cornea of the eye, performed to correct refractive errors or for other therapeutic purposes.
Usage: medical/surgical term; commonly used in ophthalmology

Examples

• The ophthalmologist recommended a keratotomy to correct the patient's severe astigmatism.
• Radial keratotomy was a popular vision correction procedure before LASIK became widely available.
• The surgeon performed a keratotomy with precision using a specialized diamond blade.
• Keratotomy procedures have evolved significantly with advances in laser technology.
• After the keratotomy, the patient's vision improved noticeably within weeks.