Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Refractive ophthalmic surgery allows refractive errors to be corrected permanently in a safe, effective, and reliable way with few complications. METHODS: Selective literature review with special reference to the guidelines of the German Commission for Refractive Surgery. RESULTS: DISCUSSION: The treatment effect is maximized and complications kept to a minimum if strict inclusion criteria are applied and a high technical standard maintained during the procedure.
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Authors | Thomas Kohnen, Anja Strenger, Oliver K Klaproth |
Journal | Deutsches Arzteblatt international
(Dtsch Arztebl Int)
Vol. 105
Issue 9
Pg. 163-70; quiz 170-2
(Feb 2008)
ISSN: 1866-0452 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 19633786
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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