TY - JOUR T1 - Refractive Surgery JF - Ochsner Journal JO - Ochsner J SP - 164 LP - 167 VL - 2 IS - 3 AU - Keith Kellum Y1 - 2000/07/01 UR - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/2/3/164.abstract N2 - The concept of surgically altering the eye to correct refractive errors has been considered for hundreds of years, but only in the past 60 years has interest grown considerably due to the development of modern refractive surgery techniques such as astigmatic keratotomies to correct astigmatism induced by cataract surgery and future technologies currently being investigated. Modern refractive surgery is more involved than setting the correct parameters on the laser. Patient selection and examination, proper technique, and postoperative follow-up for potential complications are essential for a successful refractive procedure. Critical evaluation of new techniques is vital to avoid the pitfall of overly exuberant enthusiasm for new and unproven methods of refractive surgery.Kellum K. Refractive surgery. The Ochsner Journal 2000; 2:164-167. ER -