Development of vision in the first 20 years of age

Abstract

<p>Purpose: Clarify the suitable age to perform refractive surgery<br /> Background: Refractive disorders are very common among teenagers in any community, and many treatment modalities are suggested to solve such visual problems.<br /> Method: Literature review. The main points that will be presented:<br /> 1. Development of the eye &amp; vision<br /> 2. Visual problems of teenagers<br /> 3. Treatment modalities &amp; prevention<br /> Conclusion: Refractive surgery is like any other surgical procedure, and may be done after complete assessment of the patient’s situation in the proper age and letting him/her understand completely what he/she can gain.</p><p>Purpose: Clarify the suitable age to perform refractive surgery<br /> Background: Refractive disorders are very common among teenagers in any community, and many treatment modalities are suggested to solve such visual problems.<br /> Method: Literature review. The main points that will be presented:<br /> 1. Development of the eye &amp; vision<br /> 2. Visual problems of teenagers<br /> 3. Treatment modalities &amp; prevention<br /> Conclusion: Refractive surgery is like any other surgical procedure, and may be done after complete assessment of the patient’s situation in the proper age and letting him/her understand completely what he/she can gain.</p>