noun
Meaning 1
A rare, last-resort ophthalmologic reconstructive surgery used to restore vision in people with severe corneal blindness. It involves replacing the damaged cornea with a prosthetic optical device that is supported by a patient’s own tooth and surrounding bone, allowing light to enter the eye and potentially restore useful vision.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: medicine, ophthalmology, sciences, surgery
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