What is another word for epikeratophakia?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪkəɹˌatəfˈaki͡ə] (IPA) 
Epikeratophakia is a surgical procedure that involves the insertion of a donor corneal tissue onto the recipient's cornea in order to correct refractive errors. While it is a relatively rare term, there are several synonyms for the word that are more commonly used in the medical field. These include keratophakia, which involves shaping the patient's cornea using a contact-lens-shaped implant, and keratoplasty, which involves the transplantation of a cornea from a donor. Other related terms include PRK, LASIK, and refractive surgery. These procedures are all used to correct problems with vision, and are considered to be an important part of modern ophthalmology.
