The Art of Refractive Surgery aims at providing a simplified and step-wise approach to
ophthalmologists for planning and performing various refractive surgeries including corneal
lenticular or combined approaches. Refractive surgery is extremely challenging as suboptimal
outcomes are unacceptable. This field has seen huge developments in the recent years with
advancements in investigative modalities better laser delivery systems wider range of options
of refractive surgeries and improved eye-tracking devices. However the selection of ideal
surgery for every patient remains a challenge and a thorough understanding of basic concepts
can aid in decision-making. The Art of Refractive Surgery deals with these basic concepts and
provides certain surgical and planning tips which have been derived through years of
experience. Highlights: Interactive style of the narrative ideal for refractive surgeons
ophthalmologists fellows and residents who wish to update their refractive surgery knowledge
Practical examples with individual case-based approach for planning decision-making and
surgical management in a variety of scenarios Extensive review of literature and includes the
latest meta-analysis and clinical studies Numerous illustrations and simple language to
elucidate complex refractive situations Surgical videos explaining each refractive surgery
step-wise for deeper understanding Sudarshan Khokhar MD (AIIMS) FRCS (Ed) is Professor and
Head of Unit Cataract and Refractive Services at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad (RP) Centre for
Ophthalmic Sciences All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi India. He is
an expert in refractive surgeries including ICL SMILE and LASIK. In addition he possesses
expertise in pediatric cataracts and complicated adult cataracts. Over the last decade he has
conducted several instructional courses at various national and international conferences such
as AAO ESCRS APAO WOC AAPOS etc. He has authored over 80 indexed publications in
peer-reviewed journals and has helmed over 20 chapters in textbooks besides authoring a
textbook Atlas of Pediatric Cataract. Dr. Khokhar is the designer of Khokhar's capsular
painting cannula and he also pioneered the use of plasma blade in PFV eyes. He has been honored
by international bodies like APAO (2016) and AAO (2017) and has more than 20 years of clinical
teaching and research experience at AIIMS New Delhi. Chirakshi Dhull MD(AIIMS) DNB FICO is
Senior Resident at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad (RP) Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences All India
Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi India. She completed MBBS from Maulana Azad
Medical College New Delhi and postgraduation in ophthalmology from AIIMS New Delhi. She also
received the prestigious Dr. G. Venkataswamy Gold Medal (2017) for registering the highest
scores in DNB across India. Dr. Dhull has authored over 40 publications in peer-reviewed
indexed journals and book chapters. She has also edited and authored a textbook Atlas of
Pediatric Cataract in the past along with presenting scientific research papers at various
international conferences including AAO ESCRS WSPOS APAO and APGC. Yogita Gupta MD(AIIMS)
DNB FICO is Senior Resident at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad (RP) Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi India. She completed MBBS from Lady
Hardinge Medical College New Delhi and postgraduation in ophthalmology from AIIMS New Delhi.
She has authored over 40 publications in peer-reviewed indexed journals and textbook chapters
in the field of cornea cataract and refractive surgery. She has also presented scientific
research papers at various national and international conferences including AAPOS AAO AIOC
etc.
