Refractive Surgery and Optometric Practice

In recent years refractive surgery has been seen by the general public as a major new development for vision correction and the thought of never having to wear spectacles or contact lenses again is very appealing. The facts about refractive surgery are often difficult to sieve from the hype, but the prospect of correcting most refractive defects by laser surgery, considered impossible 30 years ago and fanciful 10 years ago, are now indeed a genuine possibility.

This practical, well-illustrated up to datereview of the surgical procedures available and the optometric management of patients having or considering refractive surgery, will be extremely valuable for all optometrists in training and in practice.