What is the best refractive eye surgery?

There are several variations of laser refractive surgery. LASIK is the best known and most commonly performed. Many articles, including this one, will use the term “LASIK” to refer to all types of laser eye surgery.

Does refractive error change after cataract surgery?

Refractive error error after cataract surgery may be decreasing but is still a relatively common occurrence that is critical to patient satisfaction. Therefore, cataract surgeons should take all precautions to prevent its occurrence as well as diagnose and manage the refractive error effectively.

What is a refractive surprise?

1 A refractive surprise is the failure to achieve the intended post- operative refractive target. It can cause anisometropia or dominance switch and is a source of patient dissatisfaction due to unmet expectations. Preventing refractive surprise. The best way to manage refractive surprise is to prevent it.

What is refraction certificate?

The Refraction Certificate Examination is designed to assess the following practical skills from the curriculum for ophthalmic specialty training, which can be viewed in detail at: http://curriculum.rcophth.ac.uk/: CA2 Assess vision. PM14 To use spectacle lenses and prisms when indicated.

Is refractive surgery painful?

Good news is, LASIK eye surgery is not painful. Right before your procedure, your surgeon will place numbing eye drops into both of your eyes. While you may still feel a little bit of pressure during the procedure, you won’t feel any pain.

What is a Retinoscopy test?

Retinoscopy (also called skiascopy) is a technique to objectively determine the refractive error of the eye (farsighted, nearsighted, astigmatism) and the need for glasses. The test can be quick, easy, reliably accurate and requires minimal cooperation from the patient.

What is refraction Ophthalmology?

Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass through one object to another. The cornea and lens bend (refract) light rays to focus them on the retina. When the shape of the eye changes, it also changes the way the light rays bend and focus — and that can cause blurry vision.

Where can I find the RCOphth Eye Journal?

Articles are published in print each month and online on the Eye website. RCOphth members can access recent articles by logging in to the member’s area and following the ‘Eye Journal’ link. Personal subscribers (non-RCOphth members) should log in directly via the Eye website.

How is refractive surgery similar to cosmetic surgery?

Refractive surgery is functional, not cosmetic and can reduce dependence on spectacles and contact lenses. However, it does share many similarities with cosmetic surgery; for most patients, refractive surgery is elective and self-funded and is predominately provided by the private healthcare sector.

What are the standards for Refractive Surgery UK?

The Refractive Surgery Standards Working Group (RSSWG) developed new patient information leaflets and professional standards for refractive surgeons to improve patient safety and quality of care. The RSSWG collaborated and consulted widely with patients and those organisations working in the sector.

What are the roles of the refractive surgery team?

Roles within the Refractive Surgery Team (Reviewed May 2018) helps to explain all the medical and non-medical professionals involved in refractive surgery. It is important that patients understand the roles and how they will be involved in any consultation and treatment.