[Refractive surgery - a review.].

Refractive errors, such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, are very common all over the world. Refractive surgery started in the latter half of the twentieth century and over the last one or two decades refractive surgery with lasers has become popular. Refractive surgery for myopia flattens the cornea of the eye and decreases its refractive power.

[Chemical injuries of the eye - management of alkali burns.].

Chemical injuries are among the most severe injuries to the eye. Young men are most often affected. Work related injuries are more common than other types of injuries.