Cornea & External Disease

Refractive surgery

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an basic understanding of the principles of refractive surgeyr 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 and pages 223-2

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