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Archive | June, 2008

The Power of Knowledge: Learning LASIK Risks

The Power of Knowledge: Learning LASIK Risks

Before agreeing to any kind of surgery one of the major considerations is how much discomfort or side effects will be experienced afterwards. People are naturally afraid of the unknown; if they don’t know what they’re getting into, it is only natural that they might show some reluctance. The same is true with LASIK laser [...]

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Wavefront LASIK

Wavefront LASIK

LASIK eye surgery is constantly evolving technologically. While this may add more choices to the prospective LASIK patient, it can also become confusing as to what method of surgery to choose. This article seeks to examine the similarities and differences of conventional and wavefront (or Custom) LASIK. Wavefront LASIK and traditional LASIK have their similarities. After [...]

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Is LASIK Eye Surgery Right For You?

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Right For You?

LASIK eye surgery can be very successful when performed on the right patients by qualified opthalmologist, but it is not for everyone. Individuals who have severe refractive errors may not be good candidates for LASIK laser eye surgery, though recent technological advancements have made treatment possible for most people with healthy and stable eyes. [...]

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Pros and Cons of Lasik with IntraLase

Pros and Cons of Lasik with IntraLase

The popularity of LASIK laser eye surgery has made it possible for almost everyone to be familiar with the procedure: a small flap will be created on one’s eye so that a laser can get in and alter the shape of the cornea. Traditional LASIK eye surgery techniques use a small blade called a microkeratome [...]

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Vision Correction: LASIK vs. Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)

Vision Correction: LASIK vs. Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)

The LASIK vision correction procedure has become popular recently because of patients who have spread the good word that this operation actually works for people who have chronic problems with their impaired vision. However, some are still not convinced. Consider the facts: 95% of all LASIK patients reported that they experienced no permanent or major [...]

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What to Expect During the LASIK Eye Exam

What to Expect During the LASIK Eye Exam

Before any medical procedure is performed, the doctor, together with his or her medical staff, needs to conduct a thorough medical examination of the patient so that any risks of complication will be reduced. The LASIK laser eye surgery procedure is no different. A comprehensive eye exam must be conducted first by a qualified doctor [...]

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Life After LASIK: Post-Operative Eye Care

Life After LASIK: Post-Operative Eye Care

Any patient who is considering having LASIK vision correction surgery has two very big responsibilities. The success of the procedure lies on the ability of the prospective patient to fulfill these duties. First, you must actively seek out an excellent LASIK surgeon who already has sufficient experience in conducting the procedure. Second, you should know [...]

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Possible LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Side Effects

Possible LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Side Effects

LASIK vision correction surgery is a medical procedure done to improve one’s eyesight. However, as with all other medical procedures, it has its side effects. These unwanted consequences happen very rarely, but it pays to know them, especially if you are interested in having the procedure. The result of LASIK vision correction is dependent on a [...]

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The Cost of LASIK Eye Surgery

The Cost of LASIK Eye Surgery

More and more often these days, clinics are advertising that they can provide LASIK vision correction for as low as $1000 per procedure, including both eyes. For a highly specialized procedure, this amount is extremely cheap, and this could prove indicative of the quality of the surgeries done by these clinics. Even if the LASIK clinic [...]

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LASIK Glossary

LASIK Glossary

Ablate - in surgery, is to remove. Ablation zone - the area of tissue that is removed during laser surgery. Accommodation - the ability of the eye to change its focus from distant objects to near objects. Acuity - clearness, or sharpness of vision. All-Laser LASIK - (also known as “Bladeless LASIK”) a laser keratome device [...]

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