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What is LASIK? LASIK is a type of refractive surgery used for correcting eye defects. Defects including myopia nearsightedness, hyperopia far sightedness, and astigmatism are performed by ophthalmologists using laser. It helps to reduce patients’ dependency on contact lenses and glasses. LASIK eye surgery... [read more] |
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A Guide To LASIK Eye Surgery Many people that wear glasses or contact lenses don't want to deal with the daily hassle. There is a procedure called LASIK eye surgery that can help to correct vision problems. The following are some facts about your eyes as well as the LASIK surgery procedure. [read more] |
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Common Eye Ailments Treated By LASIK Since its start in the 1950’s, LASIK Eye Surgery has undergone an extensive technological change. This has allowed for the development of treatment options for those with common vision problems, such as farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. More complex diseases of the eye, such as... [read more] |
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Epi-Lasik & LASEK Due to the development of new technology, medical science has improved a lot. Nowadays, there is a wide variety of surgery for the eyes. Though LASIK is the most popular, there are also other kinds of laser eye surgery. These are IntraLense, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Astigmatic Keratotomy... [read more] |
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CustomVue LASIK Surgery CustomVue LASIK is emerging to be one of the best types of surgery for vision correction. It uses a new technology of wave front mapping, which gives the patient the best possible results available in today’s time. A growing number of people are becoming conscious of the way they look and... [read more] |
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Conventional IntraLASIK Surgery There are many different types of eye surgeries. The most popular type is LASIK. But did you know that there are also variations of LASIK? There are Custom Vue LASIK, Custom Vue IntraLASIK and Conventional IntraLASIK. Before we discuss the latter type, let us discuss first the basics of LASIK. [read more] |
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CustomVue IntraLASIK Surgery CustomVue IntraLASIK surgery is a type of refractive eye surgery that is done to correct a person’s eyesight. Also known as “all-laser surgery”, it reshapes the corneal flap of the patient’s eye, thereby, giving them perfect eyesight. The CustomVue IntraLASIK surgery brings... [read more] |
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PRK Surgery Photorefractive Keratectomy, also known as PRK, is a type of laser eye surgery that is used to treat myopia and hyperopia. [read more] |
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What Happens After LASIK Eye Surgery?
It is essential to follow the LASIK surgery aftercare instructions of your doctor. Usually, patients will be asked to rest and use the prescribed medications. Complications have been known to occur when patients have not adhered to their doctor's instructions. Rubbing the eyes should also be... [read more] |
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All About LASIK: A Checklist
LASIK is refractive surgery which is performed using laser keratome.
It’s used for correcting vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hypermetropia), and blurred vision (astigmatism). LASIK eye surgery is a painless procedure with a success rate varying between 93... [read more] |
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LASIK: Glossary of Terms For people who are thinking of laser eye surgery, it’s a good idea to get acquainted with the various terms related to the procedure. In this glossary of terms, you will find descriptions of some common terms
associated with LASIK surgery. Take a look at this list before you go to the... [read more] |
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LASEK or LASIK: Which One Is Best?
LASEK is an acronym for“Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis”, whereas LASIK stands for “Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis”. Both surgeries are done for refractive error correction
in patients suffering from myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, among other... [read more] |
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How to Select a LASIK Surgeon To successfully undergo a LASIK operation, it is very important for patients to select an experienced LASIK eye surgeon. Inexperienced surgeons may be less capable of dealing with complications, raising the risks of infections and vision problems. Don’t be misguided by captivating... [read more] |
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Correcting Myopia with LASIK Myopia is a refractive defect of the eye. It can be described as the condition in which the eyeball is elongated. It prevents light rays to focus on retina and the image is focused in front of the retina, forming a blurred image. Myopia or nearsightedness affects a large number of people. People... [read more] |
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Correcting Hyperopia with LASIK Laser Assisted In situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a surgery that can be used for correcting farsightedness or hyperopia. The procedure is safe and painless, and the patient is not required to stay in the hospital. With LASIK, people suffering from farsightedness can be free from contact lenses and... [read more] |
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Correcting Astigmatism with LASIK One of the most common eye conditions is astigmatism. It occurs when there is imperfection in the curvature of the eye. Instead of the cornea being spherical like a basketball, it becomes oval like a football. This causes the eye to be refracted in more than one direction when light enters.... [read more] |
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Custom Monovision As people grow older, their vision will more than likely change and deteriorate. People with normal vision have the ability to focus on very close objects and on objects that are very far away. Without conscious thought, they can rapidly switch their focus from near to far vision and vice versa.... [read more] |
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Presbyopia Presbyopia is an eye condition that affects a person's ability to see or focus on objects or writing that is close to the person. This condition typically affects people as they age. Generally, this problem begins occurring in adults between the ages of forty and fifty years old, but can also... [read more] |