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So What Exactly is Refractive Surgery?

You hear about LASIK, and IntraLase and all these other Laser Eye Procedures, but along with all the buzz words you might have heard the term refractive surgery now and then.

So What is Refractive Surgery?

Refractive Surgery is the general term to describe surgery that corrects vision, with the objective of reducing or eliminating the need for glasses and contacts. Procedures may include RK (Radial Keratotomy), PRK, LASIK, and corneal inlays.

So when discussing LASIK and other procedures, just know that you're talking about refractive surgery in general. To find out more information, visit Eye Surgery USA.

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