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If your cornea is more oval than it is round, like a football, then you have astigmatism. To treat astigmatism, you can usually correct your vision with glasses and contacts, or you can have surgery. written by Wally Singer
Some people may not be good candidates for LASIK, which is why they turn to LASEK instead. Learn more about why people would turn to LASEK rather than LASIK to correct their vision. written by Wally Singer
Sometime when a person is not a good candidate for LASIK, that person may elect to undergo PRK instead. Learn more about why people may opt to have PRK instead of LASIK to improve their vision. written by David Berry
Many people are affected by myopia, which is commonly referred to as nearsightedness. Learn all about myopia, what causes it and how it is treated. written by Neelima Reddy
It is important to understand what happens before, after and during LASIK eye surgery, if you are thinking about having the surgery. Here is the information on the FAQ’s about LASIK eye surgery and its procedure. written by beth gabriel
Millions of Americans turn to Lasik Surgery when their vision is less than perfect and they’re tired of being tied down to wearing glasses or contacts. If you are nearsighted, your doctor uses the laser to flatten your cornea. If you are farsighted, your doctor uses the laser to shape your cornea because it is too flat. There are few other procedures like Lasik Eye Surgery that can give you these amazing results and permanently change the shape of your cornea in just minutes. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
Undoubtedly every patient and eye surgeon would want to accomplish the desired visual correction in the very first refractive surgery procedure. But unfortunately, it is difficult to accurately predict results in the case of higher refractive errors. Things gone awry during the surgery itself may necessitate an enhancement surgery. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
LASIK is a safe and efficacious refractive surgery procedure. It is also the most prevalent of all refractive eye surgery techniques. But LASIK is a surgical procedure and it's bound to have a few potential complications and risks. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
In order to truly comprehend the effect of laser eye surgery, we must first consider the vision anomalies that it treats. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
Patients planning to undergo LASIK surgery will have several questions requiring elaborate answers. It is imperative that all lurking doubts be elucidated on prior to going in for surgery. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
With the latest technological advancements in laser eye surgery, the conventional LASIK procedure has been augmented with superlative techniques like wavefront LASIK, and its add-on, iris registration. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
You could ask the surgeon the following list of rather tough questions that would help you glean the much needed information about the surgeon's efficacy - look out for the responses we suggest you should hear. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
Though quite complex a procedure, its expedited nature renders it a simplistic feel, at least superficially. LASIK is a relatively quick procedure as opposed to other surgical techniques. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
In general, LASIK allows for a rapid visual recovery. However, don't expect to jump off the operation table after surgery - the effects are not instantaneous. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
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It is imperative that you carry out a scrupulous postoperative regime in order to boost the recovery process and avoid unnecessary complications. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
A woman is not suitable for undergoing LASIK surgery if she is pregnant or nursing. In addition, a woman who has conceived of late or is expected to be pregnant within the following six months is advised to postpone surgery. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
LASIK is a relatively painless technique, and what the patient experiences during and after the surgery can be categorized as mild discomfort rather than pain. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
There are certain conditions that might preclude LASIK in case of a particular patient. Age is one such factor taken into account when determining whether a patient is a viable LASIK candidate or not. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
On the whole, the conventional LASIK procedure would suffice for the treatment of common lower order aberrations, such as myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism. However, higher order visual defects normally call for a much advanced surgical procedure like wavefront-guided LASIK. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
The LASIK procedure entails certain flap complications. Among the post-operative flap complications, a slipped flap is one of the most common. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
According to research studies conducted in recent years, several patients who underwent LASIK reported problems seeing at night. These night vision problems are typically transient and wear off in a few days. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
Complications due to laser eye surgery may be classified into four categories - preoperative, intra-operative, early postoperative, and late postoperative. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
As a patient you must know the difference between the two surgery types. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
LASIK is a complex surgical procedure. In order to determine your suitability, and to avoid potential LASIK complications, the best way is to get screened and tested prior to undergoing surgery. written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
LASIK eye surgery is not for everyone. Read on to see whether you are a potential candidate for LASIK surgery written by NS Kennedy Kennedy
Epi-LASIK is a type of refractive surgery, which is designed to reduce a person's dependency on contact lenses and eyeglasses. << previous page 1 next page>> |
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