Refractive Surgery Treatment

There are numerous surgical options for the correction of refractive errors such as short-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. Depending on your prescription and your requirements you may be suitable for laser surgery, implantation of an artificial lens in addition to your own lens (phakic IOL), or removal of your lens and replacement with an artificial one (clear lens extraction). If a new lens is inserted it may be monofocal or multifocal. Your eye specialist can advise you what is appropriate for you, as well as the risks involved.