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What is Lasik Surgery?
The last few years
have seen sweeping change in the medical field by way of the
revolution in vision, LASIK eye surgery. Many people with vision
problems get excited at the thought of corrective surgery. But just what is LASIK eye
surgery?
Refractive errors in the cornea are corrected by lasers
in LASIK surgery. The
laser precisely controls the tearing of the corneal tissue,
reshaping the cornea and changing its focus. LASIK surgery is a very
simple two step process:
1.
A slight, thin flap of tissue is created on the
outside layer of the eye or cornea. The flap helps heal and
provide comfort on the way to better vision.
2.
The doctor then folds open the flap on the inner
cornea to correct the vision.
Finally, the flap is closed to its original position and
sealed with stitches.
The word LASIK stands
for Laser-Assisted In Sutu
Keratomieusis, a process which reshapes the cornea to refract
light in the lens.
While LASIK surgery isn’t close to perfect, it is a very
viable and increasingly safe surgery.
Improvements have
been made by government regulations regarding the types of lasers
allowed for LASIK surgery.
A good idea for those who are considering the surgery is to
research the types of lasers used by local doctors during LASIK.
As
improvements are made and doctors are regulated the cost of LASIK
surgery continues to drop, making it a possibility for some who
could only dream of such improvement a few years back. Some surgeries are referred
to as “bladeless” or “custom” LASIK, meaning they are more efficient
and tailored to the individual.
LASIK surgery is an
exciting prospect to anyone who has suffered from vision problems in
the past. However, much like buying a car or house, it is important to
do your homework first.
Updated : Sat, 17 May 2008 03:07:47 GMT
Although Lasik eye surgery has relieved 8 million Americans of the need to wear glasses or contact lenses, new concerns about surgical risks are being raised on the eve of its 10-year anniversary.
Publ.Date : Fri, 16 May 2008 09:55:21 GMT
Fowler Eye Care: Glasses, Lasik, & more 4224 Texas Blvd. Texarkana, TX 75503 903-794-3711 Visit Website / View Map
Publ.Date : Thu, 15 May 2008 13:01:48 GMT
Trusted LASIK Surgeons asked a few of the refractive surgery experts who are listed in its LASIK Surgeons Directory to comment on the recently concluded FDA's Ophthalmic Device Panel hearing on LASIK. San Diego LASIK Surgeon Dr. Perry Binder of Gordon Binder Weiss Vision Institute, Dr. Daniel Durrie of Durrie Vision in Kansas City, Dr. James J. Salz, President of Trusted LASIK Surgeons and ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 15 May 2008 08:44:19 GMT
Paragon Vision Sciences announced a surge in inquiries for Paragon CRT(R) contact lenses, which gently reshape the cornea during sleep, temporarily correcting nearsightedness. The increase follows the April 25 FDA hearing regarding the dangers of LASIK surgery.
Publ.Date : Wed, 14 May 2008 19:26:16 GMT
of LASIK 14/05/2008 18:59:00 Business Wire US46263G2084 Paragon Vision Sciences announced a surge in inquiries for Paragon CRT(R) contact lenses, which gently reshape the cornea during sleep, temporarily correcting nearsightedness.
Publ.Date : Wed, 14 May 2008 19:11:17 GMT
Marlins pitcher Mark Hendrickson is part of a growing number of athletes to undergo Lasik surgery, which usually takes...
Publ.Date : Tue, 13 May 2008 04:45:55 GMT
Bandar Seri Begawan - Well-known lasik specialist company, Vista, will be holding a private session on Lasik & Cataract today and tomorrow. Vista employs the latest technology - also used by the US navy - with good track records.
Publ.Date : Sat, 17 May 2008 01:47:58 GMT
MESA, Ariz.----Paragon Vision Sciences announced a surge in inquiries for Paragon CRT® contact lenses, which gently reshape the cornea during sleep, temporarily correcting nearsightedness.
Publ.Date : Wed, 14 May 2008 18:59:00 GMT
VISO LASIK MEDSPAS will open a new medical treatment spa in San Antonio in June that will combine LASIK vision correction surgery and what the owners call the comforts of a modern spa.
Publ.Date : Fri, 16 May 2008 16:44:05 GMT
Trusted LASIK Surgeons asked a few of the refractive surgery experts who are listed in its LASIK Surgeons Directory to comment on the recently concluded FDA's Ophthalmic Device Panel hearing on LASIK. San Diego LASIK Surgeon Dr.
Publ.Date : Thu, 15 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT
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