What Lasik Can and Cannot Correct

March 10, 2010
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LASIK, which stands for Laser IN-Situ Keratomileusis, is one of the newest surgical procedures to correct certain vision problems. A laser is used to create a very thin flap in the cornea. Once the flap is cut, the surgeon uses a different type of laser is to reshape the cornea so that the focal point [...]

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Top Ten Benefits of Lasik Surgery

March 7, 2010
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Often when faced with the possibility of undergoing a medical procedure, one finds that doing their due diligence is the best way to make an informed, intelligent decision about whether to take the risk. It is good practice to weigh the pros and cons in order to do what’s best. When it comes to Lasik [...]

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The Process of Lasik Surgery

March 4, 2010
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Lasik surgery to correct visual impairment is becoming more and more popular. The surgery is a semi-permanent solution to visual impairments, and the process involves little to almost no pain and immediate results. The first step in getting Lasik surgery is to make an appointment with a qualified and experienced surgeon. The surgeon will perform [...]

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Short Term and Long Term Effects of Lasik Surgery

March 1, 2010
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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is a common corrective procedure for those suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. It’s often touted as an almost miraculous way to improve one’s eyesight, ridding people of their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only approved LASIK in 1995, the long [...]

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Safety Concerns of Lasik Eye Surgery

February 26, 2010
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Lasik eye surgery is a fairly recent technology that can correct those with astigmatism, myopia or nearsightedness, and hyperopia or farsightedness. It can correct vision to 20/20 and boasts quick recovery time. Many people are choosing to have Lasik eye surgery performed to fix their vision problems but there are a few health and safety [...]

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History of Lasik

February 23, 2010
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Jose Barraquer first discovered the beginning concept of laser surgery in 1950 when he developed the technique of cutting thin flaps in the cornea in order to alter optical measurements. Barraquer initially performed this procedure using his own invention, an instrument with an oscillating blade designed to make precision cuts about 100 to 200 micrometers [...]

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Differences Between Wavefront and Conventional Lasik

February 20, 2010
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For those considering undergoing Lasik eye surgery a central question is whether to get a conventional Lasik procedure or a Wavefront procedure. While both procedures are deigned to correct aberrations of the eye and improve vision, they work very differently. Traditional Lasik has been in use for nearly 30 years while Wavefront is relatively new, [...]

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Are You a Lasik Candidate?

February 17, 2010
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If you’ve worn glasses or contact lenses for any length of time, life without corrective lenses probably sounds like a slice of heaven. Imagine not having to stumble around in a blurry haze until you put your contacts in. No more smeared lenses or specks of lint right in front of your eyes. What’s not [...]

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