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Refractive surgery is any surgery that changes the [[refractive state]] of the eye. All currently available elective refractive surgeries are performed on the front of the eye and do not change your eyeball length, or risk factors associated with being a high myope, and have their own additional risk factors and complications. Some refractive surgery is necessary as part of treatment for medical conditions such as [[cataracts]] but elective surgeries are discouraged in the | Refractive surgery is any surgery that changes the [[refractive state]] of the eye. All currently available elective refractive surgeries are performed on the front of the eye and do not change your eyeball length, or risk factors associated with being a high myope, and have their own additional risk factors and complications. Some refractive surgery is necessary as part of treatment for medical conditions such as [[cataracts]] but elective surgeries are discouraged in the Reduced Lens method. | ||
Refractive surgery does not stop myopia progression, if you have had refractive surgery and are having problems with progression post-surgery, | Refractive surgery does not stop myopia progression, if you have had refractive surgery and are having problems with progression post-surgery, Reduced Lens methods may help you return to your post-surgical state and maintain your eyesight. | ||
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*[[Cataracts]] | *[[Cataracts]] | ||
*[[PRK]] | *[[PRK]] | ||
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