Laser refractive surgery is a procedure that helps a patient get rid of glasses by reshaping the cornea using a laser source. Surgery is usually performed to correct myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism. It has been proven safe and effective in patients who meet the following criteria: - At least 21 years old
- Stable vision for at least a year
- Mild to moderate degree of refractive error
- Corneas with good thickness and shape for cornea-based lasers
- Eyes free from any other diseases like glaucoma, keratoconus or cataracts
The advantages of a laser refractive surgery include vision gain of 20/25 or better (meaning they can see well enough to drive without use of glasses); reduced dependence on glasses, and quick recovery.
There are several types of laser refractiv...
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