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Advances in Refractive Surgery: June 2014 to July 2015.

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This review highlights advances in refractive surgery, focusing on small-incision lenticule extraction and new lens technologies. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy remain the most common procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Refractive surgery aims to correct vision by altering the eye's focusing power.
  • Technological advancements continuously refine existing procedures and introduce new treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of recent advancements in refractive surgery.
  • To identify key trends and emerging techniques reported in peer-reviewed literature from June 2014 to July 2015.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • Pertinent articles published within the specified timeframe were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Significant research growth was observed in small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).
  • Presbyopic inlays and phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) are increasingly adopted by clinicians.
  • Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) continue to be the most frequently performed keratorefractive surgeries.

Conclusions:

  • SMILE, presbyopic inlays, and phakic IOLs represent significant areas of development in refractive surgery.
  • LASIK and PRK maintain their prominence in the field of keratorefractive procedures.