What types of research are important in improving laser eye surgery?
The cornea is the outer surface of the eye and thus is easily subject to a range of problems such as abrasion and other trauma, infection, and inflammation. Of course, corneal surgery may open the cornea to these same challenges. Thus, a major area of corneal research is corneal healing: how to bring the cornea back to full function after a problem occurs or after surgery. A laser surgeon who performs corneal healing research is not only likely to know the latest advances in the field, but also to be highly aware of potential post-operative problems and how to prevent or solve them.
