Refractive surgery

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an basic understanding of the principles of refractive surgery and should be able to:
 
Describe the indications, contraindications, preoperative evaluation, surgical technique and potential complications of:
  • PRK
  • LASIK
  • Astigmatic Keratectomy
  • Conductive Keratoplasty
 
 Assignment: Please read Chapters 1, 3, 6  in the Refractive Surgery book of the BCSC series.