Refractive

Loteprednol etabonate 0.5% provides enhanced safety, efficacy, comfort for refractive surgery

PRK less invasive; procedure more compatible in patients with suspected keratoconus

Pre-existing dry eye should be identified and controlled before surgery is considered

LASIK can be an option after management to normalize ocular surface

Uncertainty outweighs risks, benefits of simultaneous crosslinking to prevent postLASIK ectasia

How lens position, capsulotomy size/shape affect centration, visual outcomes

Laser refractive cataract surgery delivers improved results with easy learning curve

Surgeon outlines technique pearls for success in laser refractive lens surgery

Better predictability needed, however; patients need to understand there may be compromises

Laser cataract surgery advances aim for perfect effective lens position

Partial-thickness corneal graft procedure feasible in most clinical settings