Keratoleptynsis
keratoleptynsis ker·a·to·lep·tyn·sis (kěr’ə-tō-lěp-tĭn’sĭs)
n.
The surgical removal of the surface of the cornea and covering of the area with conjunctiva from the anterior surface of the eyeball for cosmetic reasons.
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