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Updates on Refractive Surgery: Benefits, Risks, and Costs of Modern Treatment Options
Dhiresh Bandaru1, Irene S Zhou2, Dagny Zhu3
1University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine, Riverside, California.
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|May 24, 2026
Summary
Modern refractive surgery offers safe and effective vision correction for selected patients. Understanding the differences between cornea- and lens-based procedures is key to successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
- Vision Science
Background:
- Refractive surgery aims to correct vision by altering the eye's refractive power.
- Advances in technology have expanded the range of available refractive procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current refractive surgical procedures.
- To detail the benefits, risks, costs, and clinical considerations of modern refractive surgery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on refractive procedures.
- Comparative analysis of cornea-based and lens-based refractive surgery.
Main Results:
- Refractive surgery is safe and effective in well-selected patients.
- Cornea- and lens-based procedures differ in visual recovery, predictability, ocular surface impact, side effects, enhancement, and cost.
- Careful patient selection is crucial for maximizing visual function and satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Modern refractive surgery provides effective options, but not a universal solution.
- Understanding procedural nuances is vital for optimal clinical decision-making and patient matching.
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