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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by David Berry 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 David Berry Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision problem in which blurred distance vision is experienced. Nearsightedness can be treated with prescription eyeglasses or contacts or through laser procedures such as LASIK or PRK, as well as several new surgical and non-surgical options. written by Wally Singer Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, is a vision problem in which blurred up-close vision is experienced. Farsightedness can be treated with prescription eyeglasses or contacts or through laser procedures such as LASIK or PRK, as well as several new surgical and non-surgical options. written by David Berry Stop listening to the myths about LASIK surgery. Many of them are jus that: myths. Find out what the true facts are and what this procedure can do for you. written by Wally Singer Nearsightedness (also known as myopia) is a common vision problem that people experience that impairs vision by making objects further away harder to see. To learn more about this condition and its treatment, read this article. written by Wally Singer Hyperopia (more commonly known as farsightedness) is a vision problem that many people suffer from. Learn more about the basic concerns and treatment options associated with this common eye condition. 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 Wally Singer The history of laser eye surgery is interesting in that it shows steady innovations made and built upon over the course of some 100 years or more. Learn more by reading this article about the history of refractive surgery. written by David Berry Each year thousands of people seek vision correction surgery through the LASIK procedure. Learn how this modern technology came to fruition so that we can benefit from it today. 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 peter hutch Going in to the hospital for surgery is a difficult and anxious time for anyone. For some patients having surgery is not a big deal, for others it can be one of the most anxiety provoking experiences they have ever faced written by Dr John Anne Laser eye surgery is the most commonly practiced procedure to correct vision problems caused by refractive errors, including myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism (distorted vision when looking at objects at any distance). 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 David Silva With the ever-growing popularity of laser eye surgery and the continual advancements in the procedures and technology, the primary concern of many people considering the surgery is this: what are the potential side effects? << previous page 1 next page>> |