04
Apr

Lasik In The News

  • Experts discuss dry eye treatment and LASIK - The proper management of potential LASIK patients with dry eye requires a clear understanding of their medical history, including previous dry eye remedies
  • LASIK for farsightedness remains safe and effective five years after surgery - A new long-term study shows that LASIK performed to correct farsightedness remains safe and effective five years after
  • Laser treatment of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK shows promise - A laser used for cataract and glaucoma surgery may be the best tool to treat a complication of LASIK surgery called epithelial ingrowth, according to
  • Surgeons consider case of LASIK candidate with dry eye and allergies - Many people consider LASIK when they reach their 40s and start experiencing contact lens problems due to dry eyes. A panel of refractive surgeons considers the
  • Popularity: 89% [?]

    02
    Apr

    After LASIK Surgery

    The moments after a major life-altering event are usually filled with joy, laughter, and camaraderie, but this usually doesn’t happen after surgery. LASIK surgery is no different than any other surgery, but its drawbacks may be a little different than others.

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    Popularity: 96% [?]

    02
    Apr

    What Is Custom LASIK ?

    What if you went in for brain surgery and the doctor told you they weren’t going to do what was best for you, but what seemed to work best for MOST people? Would you be concerned? Do you think this type of surgery would be safe for your future or the doctor’s career? I didn’t think so, now there is something to correct this problem, a new procedure called custom LASIK.

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    Popularity: 99% [?]

    02
    Apr

    What Is Bladeless LASIK ?

    While LASIK is a relatively low risk surgery, bladeless LASIK eliminates the one area where most complications arise, the metal blade. Aside from the fear it strikes into the heart of those who fear traditional surgery, it still has a very human error rate in a very difficult low-percentage situation.

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    Popularity: 100% [?]

    02
    Apr

    Choosing Your LASIK Surgeon

    After considering if you are the right candidate for LASIK you should then begin shopping for a LASIK surgeon. Even though the risks of LASIK are quite a bit less than normal surgeries, you should still take researching a LASIK surgeon seriously. Take the normal precautions of comparing, setting criteria, doing your homework, and understanding what will happen in the surgery.

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    Popularity: 92% [?]

    02
    Apr

    Preparing for LASIK surgery

    Preparing for any type of surgery is an unenviable and tedious process. You must make sure you have everything ready and your body in tip-top shape. While preparing for LASIK eye surgery may not be quite as difficult, there are some things you need to prepare for before LASIK.

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    Popularity: 89% [?]

    02
    Apr

    The Risks Of LASIK Surgery

    Whenever a patient undergoes any type of surgical procedure there is a possibility for complications. It is natural that when a person’s body is opened up and tools are in use that bacteria of some can enter the patient or the body could have a reaction related to the medication. LASIK surgery is no different, there are risks to LASIK surgery, but they are few and far between.

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    Popularity: 97% [?]

    02
    Apr

    The Cost of LASIK Surgery

    The cost of LASIK surgery is generally considered to be high because of the idea of using lasers and other high tech equipment. However, the cost of LASIK continues to come down due to improvements being made to the overall process.

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    Popularity: 97% [?]

    02
    Apr

    Do you qualify for LASIK surgery ?

    The possibility of complications or imperfect vision after LASIK vision correction can be greatly reduced if you simply find out if you are a good prospect for the surgery.

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    Popularity: 96% [?]