by Lasik Staff on September 3, 2010
Eyesight is precious. As much as people care for their eyes there are times when surgery may be a viable option. Eyeglasses and contacts can correct vision but may be a hindrance in some activities. In some cases eyes cannot be fully corrected by glasses. Considering eye surgery is a daunting task. These blogs can guide through a decision making process.
There is first hand information from individuals who experienced Lasik and PRK. Several blogs explain the procedures as well as the risks and benefits of each. Examine the upfront costs and the hidden costs. Making a good decision is based on solid information. These blogs provide a wealth of PRK and Lasik comparison and resources.
- Carrie and Danielle: This blog compares the benefits of PRK eye surgery and Lasik surgery. It looks at the best candidate for each one.
- Laser Eye Facts: A comparison of Lasik and PRK and the facts about what each one involves.
- PRK: Comparison of the benefits of Lasik and PRK and knowing how to pick the best one for you.
- Doc Shop: Find out about PRK and what to expect.
- All About Vision: Things to know about PRK before you choose this surgery.
- Matt Fleming: Information to help make a decision between Lasik and PRK if both are an option.
- Lasik Life Tips: Make an informed decision between PRK and Lasik based on the facts.
- Lasik Truth: The benefits of Lasik surgery. Understand the technology advances that make Lasik surgery safer and deliver better results.
- Improving Your World: Know the difference between Lasik and PRK. This article focuses on the cost differences between the two.
- USA Eyes: The key things to know when deciding between PRK and Lasik.
- Sujanani: Is Lasik the best solution for your eyes? Questions to ask and things to consider before surgery.
- Lasik Surgery News: What is photorefractive Keratectomy?
- Bellevue Lasik: Lasik and monovision. The challenges that arise after Lasik surgery.
- Kevin MD: What to know when choosing Lasik eye surgery. The main difference between the two surgeries is how the doctor gets to the cornea.
- Cooking for Engineers: Personal experience of Lasik surgery detailing the actual day of surgery. Very positive results even though it was stressful.
- Brian Stucki: This blog discusses the recovery from PRK surgery.
- Goldberg for Lasik: The Military investigates which eyes surgery delivers better vision.
- Suburban Survivalist: Deciding between Lasik and PRK: things to know and questions to ask.
- My Money Blog: Some great savings suggestions to pay for eye surgery.
- The Year in Defense: Corrected vision for soldiers. This article looks at the use of eye surgery for members of the military.
- MMA tube: Deciding between Lasik and PRK if you play active sports.
- Lazonelibre: Corrective eye surgery and the impact on daily life. This article looks at some of the benefits to replacing glasses with a more permanent solution.
- Clear View Eyes: Examining the vision safety procedures for soldiers after having eye surgery.
- Blue Hill Optical: Helping you understand the basics of eye surgery and what to expect. Good information about specific surgery details.
- Lasik People: Easy to understand information about Lasik and what to expect.
- PB Eyecenter: Find out what each surgery treats and which one is best for your situation.
- TCOB: This Blog following the personal results of PRK surgery. It looks at the first 47 days and then checks in at the two year mark.
- Shoe Money: A personal story of the results of PRK surgery. He explains his reasons for choosing PRK over Lasik.
- OZ Soapbox: What you should know before having eye surgery. Some personal insight and observations from eye surgery.
- Jeff Andquist: The timeline and process of recovering from PRK surgery.
- Marc Gunn: Lasik eye surgery options.
- Salyangoz: The good the bad and the ugly of Lasik surgery.
- Jill Will Run: Running after PRK surgery. As an avid runner it was difficult to take is slow during recovery.
- The Technologeek: The technology behind Lasik surgery.
- Money Help for Christians: A frank comparison of the cost of Lasik surgery versus continuing to wear glasses or contacts.
- Laser Surgery for Eyes: Who is eligible for laser eye surgery? A look at the best candidates for corrective surgery and those who are not good candidates for surgery.
- See with Lasik: Lasik surgery for members of the military.
- Lasik Complications: Complications after eye surgery for members of the military.
- Vision One Source: The ins and outs of laser eye surgery in the military
- Locate a Doc: Lasik is now available to members of the military.
- Solve Your Problem: The benefits of Lasik eye surgery for members of the military: not needing to keep track of glasses in field environments.
- My Lasik Doc: A detailed look at the difference between Lasik and PRK.
- World Class Lasik: Making the best choice between Lasik and PRK.
- South Coast Eye: What to expect from laser eye surgery.
- Get Lasik Eye Surgery: How to compare eye surgery choices and pick the best one.
- Vijedi: The differences and benefits of Lasik and PRK. Good information to get started with before making a decision with your physician.
- Precision Lasik Group: Things to consider when choosing between Lasik and PRK. How to determine which is the best option for your eyes.
- Trusted Lasik Surgeons: A clear explanation of Lasik and PRK. A concise explanation in easy to understand language of the two types of eye surgery.
- Coppit: A personal journey through eye surgery. Two different surgeries and the results from both. He includes the gory details as well as good follow up information.
- Lasik News: Successful Lasik is possible after PRK and things to consider.
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by Lasik Staff on August 30, 2010
Many children have had to wear glasses while in their younger years. Unfortunately, kids can be cruel and make fun of those children. Some parents have opted to allow their children to wear contact lenses instead of glasses all the time. What are the risks of doing that? Are there any? Discover the risks and benefits in these blogs. Find out if you should go ahead and let your child wear contacts or have them wait a few more years. It is hard being a child and doing whatever parents can to help them is a great option. Learn whether your doctor would recommend contact lenses for your child.
- Study Cites Contact Lenses as Leading Cause of Medical Device ER Visits: In a study done by the FDA, the leading cause for children going to the hospital from a medical device related emergency, was their contacts.
- Story on Eye Care for Children: Take a look at this article CNN did on eye care for children. They cover the many different sides of eye care as well as allowing children to wear contacts.
- Contacts Perhaps Greatest Medical Device: Learn about contacts and why so many people choose them. The number of students in college and high school that wear contacts are very high.
- Contacts Account for More Pediatric Injuries: One of the leading causes of pediatric injuries is contacts. Parents must watch their children while allowing them to use contact lens.
- Contact Lenses, Medical Devices Injure 70K+ Children, Teens: Leaving their lens in too long can cause injuries and need for medical attention. Be diligent if you allow your children to wear contacts.
- Contacts Leading Culprit for ER Visits: When looking at children injured by medical devices, contacts are the top reason those children visit the emergency room.
- Infections from Contact Lens: Read about the countless infections from contact lens that sends thousands of children to the emergency room each year.
- Contact Lenses Hurt Thousands: Contacts account for about one fourth of those children sent to the emergency room for medical device injuries.
- Kids and Contact Lenses May Not Mix: Find out why by reading this informative article. See if contacts are right for your children.
- Are Contacts Safe For Children?: Get the answer to this question here. Find out if they are really safe for your child to wear or should you stick with glasses.
- What Parents Need to Know: Contacts are great for sports and may slow the progression of nearsightedness in children.
- Are Contacts a Good Choice for Kids?: Learn what one optometrist says about using contat lenses in children. Find out what you need to know before deciding for your own children.
- A Good or Bad Choice: Typically eye doctors will not prescribe contacts for children under 12 but some studies are showing children even younger can handle them.
- No Age Limits: There seems to be no age limit on who can wear contacts. Another benefit to your child wearing them is if they play sports.
- Children Contact Lenses: Not all contact lenses are made for children to wear. You need to have a thorough examination on your child and find out which ones work best.
- Wearing Contact Lenses May be Good For Children: Discover why some say it is good for your children to wear contact lenses.
- Why Prescribe Contact Lenses for Children?: One doctor shares why he prescribes them and why other doctors should consider it.
- Report Better Quality of Life: Some children have reported a better quality of life after having switched to contact lenses.
- How Old Does Your Child Need to Be?: One doctor discusses the ages children should be able to wear contacts.
- Are Contact Lenses Safe for Children?: One blogger takes a look at this important question. Although glasses do not have quite the stigma attached to them they once held, contacts still seem to be very popular with teens and college students.
- Contact Lenses for Tweens: It used to be that no doctors would recommend the contact lenses for this age. Now that is changing as more and more children are wearing lenses instead of glasses.
- When are Contacts Right?: Learn what ages it is recommended for people to start wearing contacts and some benefits of them.
- New Contacts May Slow Progression of Nearsightedness in Children: Learn how these new contacts may help slow this disease in many children.
- Contact Lenses Sends Many Kids to the ER: While they can be great for children, they can also cause major problems and trips to the emergency room if not taken care of properly.
- Babies, Children and the Elderly: You will be quite surprised at what ages can be given contact lenses.
- Are Contacts Good for Children?: Learn the ages children should get contacts and whether it is a good choice or not.
- The Great Debate: There are many different opinions out there on when children should get contacts and even if they should.
- Try I Go Contacts for Children: Learn how these contacts can help with “Myopia” Control in children.
- Are Contacts a Good Choice?: Find out what some doctors think on whether or not you should allow your children to wear contacts.
- Children and Contact Lenses: Take a look at some benefits and possible risks when allowing your child to wear contact lenses.
- Risks of Contact Lenses: Take a look at some of the risks associated with contact lenses.
- Increased Risk of Corneal Ulcer: There is an increased risk of corneal ulcers when using contacts. Make sure that your children are taking them out and cleaning or changing them often.
- Potential Risks: Consult this list of possible risks of wearing contacts if they are not taken care of properly.
- UV Protection: Those who wear contact lenses need added protection from the damaging rays from the sun.
- What You Should Know About Contacts: These are some need to know facts about contact lenses you should review before getting them for yourself or your children.
- Parents not Providing Enough UV Protection for Kids: Learn how you need to make sure to provide protection for the UV rays for you children, especially those wearing contacts.
- Contact Lenses for Children and Teens: Discover some of the many benefits for children and teens who wear contact lenses.
- The Many Benefits of Contacts: Read about the benefits of using contact lenses versus glasses and why you may decide they are right for your children.
- Contacts Benefit Children: See why many are now saying children can benefit from contacts. Learn about things like improving their self confidence and even slowing progress of nearsightedness.
- Contact Lens Store Reviews: Learn where the best place to get your children contacts are and which stores to avoid.
- Wearing Glasses: Look at some issues kids may face when wearing glasses and how to help them get through this time.
- When Can Kids Wear Contacts: If you are considering getting your children contacts, read this article on when it is recommended they get them.
- Children with Contacts Like Their Looks Better: Those children who have been wearing contacts tend to like their appearances better than those who have to wear glasses.
- Can Children Wear Contacts: Answers to this question and more in this great article. Find out what some doctors say about children and wearing contacts instead of glasses.
- Good Choice or Not for Contacts: Find out what one doctor says he thinks on whether your child may be ready for contacts.
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