Article
Refractive surgery: beyond LASIK
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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.