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While successful, LASIK not for everyoneSteuben CourierA friend recently had LASIK surgery to correct her vision, and she has been encouraging me to have it, too. What does the procedure involve? …and more »
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(click on the author link above to see full post)The proper management of potential LASIK patients with dry eye requires a clear understanding of their medical history, including previous dry eye remedies attempted, says a panel of experts convened by Ocular Surgery News (OSN). Includes comments and recommendations about Restasis (Allergan) dry eye therapy.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)Nearly forgotten after the introduction of LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), the original laser vision correction procedure, may be making a comeback. New post-operative medications promise to make PRK more comfortable, and the flap-free PRK procedure offers some advantages over LASIK.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)Approximately 90% of vision correction surgeries performed in the United States are LASIK procedures. But you may soon start hearing about a new refractive surgery procedure called SBK (or “sub-Bowman’s keratomileusis”). SBK is similar to LASIK, and may be less likely to cause dry eyes and other complications.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)Epi-LASIK and PRK are laser vision correction procedures that are often recommended as alternatives to LASIK. Of the two, epi-LASIK is preferred because it causes less post-operative discomfort and restores vision faster, say three experienced refractive surgeons.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)So which is safer: LASIK surgery or wearing contact lenses? A recent survey suggests a large percentage of contact lens wearers don’t clean and disinfect their lenses properly. This increases the risk of vision-threatening eye infections, and may make LASIK a safer option than contact lenses in the long run.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)Most people who have LASIK are very pleased with their new vision without glasses. But in some cases, a person may feel their eyesight isn�t as distinct after surgery as it was with eyeglasses or contact lenses prior to LASIK. A California company has developed a new type of eyeglass lens - called iZon High Resolution Lenses - that can help.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)Over 40 and having trouble reading the newspaper and other fine print? This normal age-related vision problem is called presbyopia and usually becomes noticeable in our mid-40s. Two emerging eye surgeries promise to correct your eyesight for driving and reduce your need for reading glasses, too.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)Though most patients are very pleased with their eyesight after LASIK, some are bothered by reduced clarity, glare and halos around lights. A new “hybrid” contact lens appears to solve post-LASIK vision problems that can’t be corrected with additional surgery.
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(click on the author link above to see full post)Over 95% of LASIK patients worldwide are satisfied with their vision after the procedure, according to a review of the current scientific literature published about LASIK. The global study was the first of its kind, according to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
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