PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide updates on modern refractive procedures including benefits, risks, costs, and clinical considerations. RECENT FINDINGS: Refractive surgery demonstrates excellent safety and efficacy in appropriately selected patients. Recent studies demonstrate differences between cornea- and lens-based procedures in postoperative visual recovery, refractive predictability, ocular surface impact, side effect profiles, enhancement strategies, and cost-efficiency. These distinctions highlight the importance of careful patient selection and screening across the wide range of refractive treatment options to maximize visual function and satisfaction. SUMMARY: Modern refractive surgery includes effective treatment options without a one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding the nuances between procedures is critical for clinical decision-making and matching the "best" treatment option to each patient.
Bandaru et al. (Wed,) studied this question.