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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.
Purpose Of Review:
To provide updates on modern refractive procedures including benefits, risks, costs, and clinical considerations.
Recent Findings:
Refractive surgery demonstrates excellent safety and efficacy in appropriately selected patients. Recent studies demonstrate differences between cornea- and lens-based procedures in postoperative visual recovery, refractive predictability, ocular surface impact, side effect profiles, enhancement strategies, and cost-efficiency. These distinctions highlight the importance of careful patient selection and screening across the wide range of refractive treatment options to maximize visual function and satisfaction.
Summary:
Modern refractive surgery includes effective treatment options without a one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding the nuances between procedures is critical for clinical decision-making and matching the "best" treatment option to each patient.
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