While there have been significant improvements in the field of laser eye correction, it is important to note that there may still be certain risks and/or complications that can occur. It is necessary to speak with a licensed physician and to discuss all options and potential risks before undergoing any procedures. The following issues are possible and have been reported following corrective laser eye More …
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A selective eye surgeon
We’re not all equally good candidates for LASIK. Avoid those eye doctors whose facilities process multitudes of patients at a lower cost. LASIK done properly demands a thorough pre-examination of your eyes.
A thorough pre-op exam
To identify you as a good candidate for LASIK, there should be a detailed eye examination. It should be high-tech, using sophisticated devices such More …
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LASIK is not the only type of laser vision correction. There are other types of laser vision correction that may actually be a better choice for you depending on your personal situation. You should get to understand your options before deciding on what type of laser vision correction you would like to get.
The following is an outline of the different types of laser vision correction:
LASIK: Laser assisted More …
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Patients seeking permanent correction of common vision problems such as nearsightedness now have a choice between surgically implanted lenses, called phakic IOLs (intraocular lenses), or the traditional LASIK surgery. Both procedures work by changing the way light rays enter the eye and both procedures can help sharpen vision and greatly diminish dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The type of More …
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Nearly everyone has heard of laser surgery to correct vision, but many people are still unaware of the benefits of laser vision glasses. In this method of treatment, the laser is used not on the patient, but instead to create tiny openings in a lens which serve to correct vision in a new way. There are none of the risks of surgery, and the cost is far less as well.
You may have experienced the phenomenon More …
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Finding ways to correct and improve vision is one of man’s oldest medical challenges. Ancient variations of magnifying glasses paved the way for modern eyeglasses. Customized eyeglass lenses gave scientists the background knowledge to begin making custom contact lenses. As the medical community became more adept at creating means to focus light and images More …
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Is there such a thing as natural vision correction? Is this a myth?
I mean, many of us - myself included - have been wearing glasses or contact lenses for years. Never once have our optometrists told us there are natural ways to improve our vision by exercising our eyes.
(Come to think about it, maybe they did know and are not telling us, because if these methods do work, we won’t be prescribing glasses More …
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When deciding to have cataract surgery it is important to see an experienced surgeon who is knowledgeable with all these new developments, and can best asses which implant would be best for which patient.
Cataract surgery has been performed for many years, and new developments have dramatically improved the post-op vision. The lens is More …
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The possibility of doing long term damage is one reason many people who would benefit from laser eye surgery put off having it done. But often being better informed about the process can alleviate many of those fears. Read on to find out whether it can help you.
Laser eye surgery is becoming more and more popular, and many More …
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Are you sick of wearing glasses and contact lenses? Read on to find on the various laser eye surgery techniques to correct your vision.
Laser eye surgery is becoming more common these days and the technology used is consistently getting better. Selecting the best eye surgery does not only involve the use of high technology but also which kind of surgery More …
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