title: Refractive surgery in the new millennium.
abstract: As we stand at the threshold of a new millennium, perhaps nowhere else in the field of ophthalmology is there such a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and anticipation as in the subspecialty of refractive surgery. What was once considered an experimental hobby, dabbled in by a few rogue physicians, has now gained a level of respect among patients and ophthalmologists that has surprised even its most vocal critics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Linebarger
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Lindstrom
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Hardten
authors.forename: Y R
authors.initials: YR
authors.lastname: Chu
mesh_terms: D003315:Cornea / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000639:trends*; D012030:Refractive Errors / Q000503:physiopathology; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures