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Patient Information: Refractive Surgery

Internet URL

http://www.aao.org/isrs/patients/about.cfm  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

International Society of Refractive Surgery

Description

This page provides general information about refractive surgery, which includes several surgical procedures designed to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. These procedures correct refractive errors by changing the focus of the eye. The page discusses refractive errors, refractive surgery procedures, and more.

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Review Date

6/7/2007