Recent news in refractive surgery

Presentations at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in November provided insight into recent refractive surgery developments.

Here are the top five most-read articles or most-watched videos regarding refractive surgery on Healio.com/OSN in recent weeks:

1. LASIK called safest, most successful elective procedure in the world

The latest peer-reviewed meta-analysis of worldwide scientific literature for LASIK shows the satisfaction rate for the procedure is up to 98% and nearly 90% of patients achieve 20/20 vision. Read more.

2. VIDEO: Refractive cataract surgeons need to better understand quality of vision over visual acuity

Daniel H. Chang, MD, discusses the need for surgeons to better understand patients’ quality of vision to give their patients confidence while going through the neuroadaptation process after refractive cataract surgery. Watch video.

3. SMILE can offer similar outcomes as LASIK with less dry eye

Athletes, patients with moderate to high myopia, military personnel and those with a risk for prolonged postoperative dry eyes are the best candidates for small incision lenticule extraction. Read more.

4. Newly developed biomechanical index can aid in diagnosis of keratoconus

A newly developed combined biomechanical index, named the Corvis Biomechanical Index, is highly sensitive and specific for separating healthy and keratoconic eyes. Read more.

5. Patients with presbyopia or nonfunctioning lens may benefit from clear lens surgery

Clear lens surgery may be a better option for patients with presbyopia or a nonfunctional lens than PRK, LASIK or phakic IOL surgery. Read more.