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Refractive surgery is performed in children who are at risk for permanent vision loss and have no other conventional options for treatment. Various forms of refractive surgery including corneal laser, phakic intraocular lenses, refractive lens exchange, and refractive lensectomy have been shown to be successful in treating children with debilitating refractive errors. Careful assessment of risks, benefits, and long-term goals of treatment should be considered and discussed with patients and families.
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Stahl, E.D. (2016). Pediatric Refractive Surgery. In: Traboulsi, E., Utz, V. (eds) Practical Management of Pediatric Ocular Disorders and Strabismus. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2745-6_7
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