For majority of patients who want to eliminate their dependence on prescription glasses or contact lenses, Lasik surgery is the procedure of choice. If you are not qualified for LASIK because you have contraindications, eye surgeons often recommend Lasek, PRK or Epi-Lasik. These laser eye surgery procedures entail reshaping the cornea using an excimer Laser. [...]
Continue reading...Monday, September 15, 2008
Epi-LASIK is a new type of laser eye surgery and is certainly the most advanced. Combining the best elements of Lasek, LASIK and PRK laser procedures, this procedure is done by separating the epithelial tissue from the cornea using an epikeratome instead of slicing into the cornea to produce a hinged flap, as is done [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, July 10, 2008
In spite of its popularity, it would be misleading to believe that LASIK eye surgery is inexpensive. In fact, the costs ranges from $499-$2,500 for each eye. Two major factors affect the cost: your LASIK surgeon’s experience and reputation, and the LASIK technology utilized to operate on you. A LASIK patient actually has different options [...]
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Monday, November 17, 2008
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