- Refractive surgery
Roles within the refractive surgery team
- Last updated or reviewed: 3 July 2018
- First published: 3 July 2018
Find out who may be involved in your refractive surgery care, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, technicians and other staff. This guide explains what each role does and who remains responsible for your care before, during and after surgery.
Understanding who provides your care is one part of making an informed decision about refractive surgery. You can also read about the different treatments and questions to discuss with your surgeon.
Refractive surgery checklist for patients
Use this checklist at your consultation to help you ask about your surgeon, clinic, treatment options, costs, risks and aftercare.
Laser vision correction
Patient information about laser-based vision correction.
Phakic intraocular lens implantation
Patient information about vision correction using an additional artificial lens while retaining the natural lens.
Refractive lens exchange
Patient information about vision correction that replaces the natural lens with an artificial lens.
For professionals: Professional standards for refractive surgery
Read the College’s standards covering the responsibilities of surgeons and healthcare professionals involved in refractive surgery.