Abstract
LASIK and PRK are well established procedures for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The percentage of ophthalmologists and optometrists that have undergone these procedures is higher than in the general population. The clinical goal is to continue to advance the technology and techniques to improve outcomes. The newest and considered the most advanced custom vision correction is Topography-guided LASIK and Topography-guided PRK using advanced analytics software. Topographic corneal imaging is used to measure over 20,000 data points, and this curvature information is used to guide the excimer laser to reduce irregularity of the corneal surface and treat the refractive error. In addition, the excimer laser ablation is centered on the line of sight versus the center of the pupil, and there is iris registration to account for cyclotorsion. CE Notification: This article is available as a COPE accredited CE course. You may take this course for 1-hour credit. Read the article and take the qualifying test to earn your credit. Click here to Enroll (https://www.crojournal.com/guidelines-and-clinical-pearls-for-laser-vision-correction)
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