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In
general, refractive surgery is any procedure designed to reshape
the eye and reduce or eliminate the need for contacts and
glasses. Laser vision correction, most commonly in the form of
LASIK or PRK, is the most well-known and popular form of
refractive surgery. LASIK and PRK are common procedures,
applicable to most people wearing corrective lenses, but there
have also been some new and exciting surgical advances,
including corneal rings , Laser Thermal Keratoplasty, refractive
lensectomy, and intraocular lenses . Radial Keratotomy, the
first well-known type of refractive surgery, has now become
obsolete due to the advancements in laser technology. |
