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102. Jahrestagung der DOG

Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft e. V.

23. bis 26.09.2004, Berlin

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Refractive surgery: beyond LASIK

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  • corresponding author M. P. Holzer - Heidelberg Research Group Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg
  • A. J. Reuland - Heidelberg Research Group Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg
  • T. M. Rabsilber - Heidelberg Research Group Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg
  • I. J. Limberger - Heidelberg Research Group Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg
  • G. U. Auffarth - Heidelberg Research Group Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg

Evidenzbasierte Medizin - Anspruch und Wirklichkeit. 102. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft. Berlin, 23.-26.09.2004. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2004. Doc04dogDO.10.04

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Published: September 22, 2004

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Objective

Refractive surgery gains more and more popularity. However, the spectrum for excimer laser surgery is not too wide and patients with a high degree of myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism can not be treated with the excimer laser.

Methods

The video demonstrates the spectrum for excimer laser surgery as well as alternative treatment options.

Results

Excimer laser treatments were not possible due to high refractive errors combined with astigmatism, thin cornea or age and other psychosocial factors.

Conclusions

In order to achieve good surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction refractive surgery treatments need to be customized for each individual patient.