Cornea and Refractive Surgery is a Sub-Speciality of Ophthalmology (Eye and Vision Sciences) and is the branch of Medicine dealing with diseases and disorders of the Cornea (the transparent film that covers the pupil of the eye), Conjunctiva, Sclera and the Tear Film. It also includes the management and treatment of Refractive Errors such as near-sightedness (Myopia), far-sightedness (Hypermetropia) and Presbyopia.

A Cornea and Refractive Surgeon commonly treats the following conditions:

Corneal Ulcers; Conjunctivitis; Scleritis; Uveitis; Corneal Edema; Myopia (Near-Sightedness) ; Hypermetropia (Far-Sightedness); Presbyopia; Keratoconus (Cone-Shaped Cornea); Xeropthalmia (Dry Eyes); Cataracts; Corneal Scars; Corneal Abrasions; Burns; Injuries; Pterygium; Surface Tumors

Keratometry (Measuring Dimensions of Cornea); Fluorescent Dye Tests for Tear Film; Conjuctival Swab; Slit-Lamp Examination; OCT (Corneal Topography); Pachymetry (Corneal Thickness)

Corneal Transplants; Cataract Surgery; Refractive Surgeries; Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK); Laser Epithelial Keratomilieusis (LASEK); Radial Keratotomy (RK); Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK); Pterygium Removal