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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 :
If you're tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may be considering laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis — more commonly known as LASIK surgery — an increasingly popular alternative to corrective lenses. LASIK surgery is one type of ... Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:28:00 GMT
John Lannan underwent LASIK eye surgery this offseason. He also claims to be in "the best shape of his life," which is nice if you're into pre-spring cliches. Lannan, 27, went 9-13 last season with a 3.88 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 89 strikeouts in 206 1/3 ... Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:19:00 GMT
ChaseHealthAdvance and Physician Hearing Services, Inc., Help Drive Business for its Lasik and Ophthalmology Providers, Provide Convenience for Patients February 8, 2010 1:20 PM ET Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:17:00 GMT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Doctors, clinics and others promoting corrective eye surgery known as LASIK need to make sure their advertisements tell consumers about possible risks, U.S. regulators said in a letter released on Friday. The Food and Drug ... Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:44:00 GMT
Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) February 3, 2010 -- Dr. Michael Keil of the new Keil Lasik Vision Center has made a donation to the Bid for Bachelors & Bachelorettes in order to raise awareness about this upcoming event that helps children and young adults ... Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:54:00 GMT
BusinessWire - Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], announces today its new alliance with Physician Hearing Services, Inc., (PHSI). This is a referral alliance to help vision providers expand services to include ... Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:39:00 GMT
To celebrate the grand opening of his vision center, Dr. Abrams is donating 5% of the cost of every procedure to the relief efforts in Haiti. He is also planning on giving away incredible discounts on cosmetic surgery, cosmetic products, designer ... Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:16:00 GMT
Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], announces today its new alliance with Physician Hearing Services, Inc., (PHSI). This is a referral alliance to help vision providers expand services to include hearing solutions and ... Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:31:00 GMT
The Eye Care Center in Canandaigua, NY will host a Live LASIK surgery seminar Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:30pm. Attendees wil learn about LASIK and meet our LASIK surgeon Dr. Sungjun Hwang and his team. Don't miss this unique opportunity to ... Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:50:00 GMT
January 17th, 2010 1st - 14th January 2010 Sees 15% Increase in Figures from Last Year! LEEDS, January 18 - MYA Cosmetic Surgery, one of the UK's leading cosmetic surgery providers, has reported a 15% increase in enquiries compared to the same period ... Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:01:00 GMT
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