Corneal Procedures & Surgery
The removal of part of the cornea (the anterior layer) keeping the posterior part of the cornea, which contain the pumping machine of the cornea that keep the cornea relatively dehydrated and clear. This type of surgery have the advantage of being a closed eye surgery with less chance of causing infection, Also there is a lot less chance of causing a corneal rejection, as only the anterior corneal lamella is replaced. The visual outcome is the same as the full thickness corneal graft.
Refractive Surgery
Laser Refractive surgery, such as Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), and the most recent SMILE surgery are among most common ophthalmic procedures in the world. Reasons for their popularity lie in the safety, efficacy, quick visual recovery, and minimal patient discomfort..
