Refractive surgery: an overview.
The status of refractive surgery is a dynamic and exciting field in ophthalmology. Current procedures are effective, safe and well tolerated. The future of refractive surgery continues to evolve, developing new and exhilarating forms of refractive correction. It remains to be seen which procedure will prove the most successful overall; or perhaps a variety of procedures will ultimately be the solution to the many facets of individual patient needs and desires.
Milder
Lisa
L
University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology, Iowa City, USA.
Smith
Sarah
S
D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures