Ophthalmology

Refractive Surgery

Questions discussed in this category

What alternative treatments do you recommend trying for patients struggling with persistent, chronic ocular surface pain following refractive surgery unresponsive to traditional methods (i.e., lubrication, topical cyclosporine, punctal plugs)?

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How do you approach the management of epithelial ingrowth in a patient who underwent LASIK 20 years ago and developed epithelial ingrowth following recent cataract surgery?

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How do you approach cataract surgery in a patient with a history of radial keratotomy (RK) who desires postoperative independence from glasses?

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What is your approach to offering PRK for 1 diopter of myopia in patients over 45 with a corneal thickness of 450 microns and no keratoconus?

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Which IOL do you prefer for patients with a history of hyperopic LASIK to minimize the risk of inducing spherical aberration?

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When do you consider placing an amniotic membrane when performing PRK?

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