Corneal debridement is a common ophthalmologic procedure involving the targeted removal of damaged or unhealthy epithelial cells from this surface layer. This intervention eliminates diseased tissue, …

The purpose is to help remove irregular/ unhealthy skin on the surface of the cornea to allow more healing of a scratch on the eye’s surface. This is the first step of a superficial keratectomy. This …

Sep 8, 2023 · A superficial keratectomy is a procedure to remove diseased cells on the surface of the cornea. It can be performed in the office or in the operating room and usually takes 15-30 minutes.

Jul 9, 2025 · Corneal debridement is a medical procedure that removes the cornea’s outermost layer, the epithelium, to clear away damaged or poorly attached cells. This allows a new, smoother, and …

Complications that develop from poor healing and/or secondary infection are best avoided with appropriate technique, antisepsis, and modification of wound healing. We review corneal …

Corneal epithelial debridment with diamond burr polishing (abbreviated DBD) is a treatment for a hereditary irregularity of the skin (epithelium) of the cornea (the front part of the eye.)

Sep 5, 2019 · In this article, cornea experts review their approaches to managing these cases, and how the type and severity of symptoms play into their decision-making process.

Oct 10, 2025 · Surgery is done when an individual is not responding to medication or if vision is at risk. 2 main types of corneal surgery that can be used for keratitis: corneal debridement and corneal …

Corneal debridement techniques have seen evolution in instrumentation and indication. Although the techniques themselves are simple and usually effective, there is often the need for adjuvant topical …

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.