Enhancements after Refractive Corneal Surgery

This review article focusses on the management of enhancements after corneal refractive laser surgery. Fundamental issues regarding enhancement embrace identification of the underlying reason for postoperative ametropia, assurance of stability of refraction, type of primary refractive laser treatment and thorough evaluation of the given anatomical parameters of the cornea. With respect to specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, different surgical options for enhancement strategies are displayed with their particular advantages and disadvantages including preoperative planning of the according laser parameters and postoperative patient management.