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What is the difference between a Refractive Laser correction and a Refractive Lens Exchange?

April 26, 2017difference exchange laser Lens refractive

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What is the difference between a Refractive Laser correction and a Refractive Lens Exchange?

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Refractive procedures are either cornea based or lens based. PRK and LASIK are corneal based refractive procedures that most patients are candidates for – and they produce excellent results. Lens based refractive procedures are options for patients whose corneas are too thin for LASIK, have pupils that are too big, have a very high degree of myopia or are presbyopic.