Millions of people see clearly thanks to refractive surgery
The American Refractive Surgery Council was created to help people better understand what’s currently being achieved by LASIK and other laser - and lens-based technologies – with a focus on who should consider refractive surgery, and how to accurately understand safety, clinical outcome and lifestyle benefits.
The American Refractive Surgery Council is committed to a world in which people make the right choices about refractive surgery and realize the greatest possible benefit from it, based on a clear understanding of its safety, clinical outcomes and lifestyle benefits.
Artificial lens made of plastic, silicone or acrylic. Designed to be implanted in the eye in place of or in front of the natural lens to improve focus and correct vision problems, such as cataracts and presbyopia.
Information for media and others interested in comprehensive, updated information about refractive surgeries.