Recent Advances in Refractive Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implantation
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
2. School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University, Coleraine BT52 1SA, UK
3. Centre for Research in Refractive Surgery, 53035 Siena, Italy
Interests: keratorefractive surgery; intraocular lens implantation; optical coherence tomography; keratitis; hormone secretion; keratectomy; femtosecond laser surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Refractive surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation have seen significant progress in recent years, thanks to ongoing innovation in surgical methods, imaging technology, and lens design. These advancements not only improve the precision and safety of procedures but also expand the range of visual corrections available to patients. As surgical precision and visual expectations continue to rise, the demand for personalized and predictable outcomes drives the development of advanced technologies, including femtosecond lasers, intraoperative aberrometry, and next-generation IOLs. Despite progress, key challenges remain—such as managing postoperative visual quality, addressing residual refractive errors, and optimizing outcomes in patients with complex ocular profiles. This Special Issue provides an overview of the most recent developments and their impact on clinical practice, as well as limitations of current technologies, variability in patient outcomes, and strategies for individualized treatment planning.
Prof. Dr. Antonio Leccisotti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- refractive surgery
- intraocular lens implantation
- keratectomy
- cornea
- ocular surgery
- optical coherence tomography
- laser surgery
- KLEx (keratorefractive lenticule extraction)
- femtolasik
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