Basics of LASIK Eye Surgery

"I've heard about the surgery and I'm looking to learn a bit more about things like cost, whether it's right for me, and what options I have."

1. LASIK Basics
   What you should know about LASIK surgery, including information about the latest technology.
2. LASIK and Refractive Surgery Timeline
   Get a brief history of refractive surgery and see how technology has advanced.
3. Information on LASEK
   A slight variation on the traditional LASIK procedure is becoming available, LASEK. This procedure may be an option for patients who are not good candidates for the traditional procedure. We have put together some information LASEK for your review.
4. Vision Problems: Which one do you have? What does it mean?
   Learn about common vision problems, how they form, how they're measured, and how they can be corrected.
5. LASIK Joins the Military
   LASIK, along with PRK, is being used to help active soldiers become independent from glasses and contacts.
6. Online Video Presentation About LASIK Procedure
   Watch an online video presentation about the LASIK procedure. It covers the basics of LASIK: what to expect, how long the procedure takes, recovery time, etc.
7. Another Commercial Laser Labeled for LASIK
   On May 11, 2000 Summit Autonomous received FDA approval to market its LadarVision System laser in the United States. The new approval allows surgeons to treat up to -9.0 D of myopia and up to 3.0D of astigmatism.
8. Excimer Laser Procedures (LASIK, PRK, PARK)
   Photo-Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) uses the excimer laser to correct low to moderate amounts of refractive errors.
9. From Contact Lenses to LASIK – When to Make the Switch
   If you’re one of the millions of people hoping to switch from contact lenses to LASIK this year, the first step is setting up a consultation with your local eye doctor. Knowing when to make the switch will depend on your overall eye health, as well as how stable your eyes currently are.

Details of LASIK Eye Surgery

"I already know some basic things about the surgery and I'm ready to research some of the details and maybe ask some questions."

1. Comparing the LASIK Lasers
   With all the different lasers available for use in LASIK eye surgery, how do you know which one is right for you? Does it matter? To help answer these questions we called upon some of the country's leading ophthalmologists to present a better vision of today's laser market.
2. Is IntraLase a Safer Alternative for Your Eyes?
   Touted as "all-laser" LASIK, IntraLase promises better vision with fewer complications, but is it really true? Read how the procedure works, the pros and cons, and what type of patients benefit most.
3. New Technology Increasing the Chance of 20/20 Vision to 99%
   Have you heard of the newest advancement in LASIK technology that offers a 99% chance of 20/20 vision without the use of glasses or contacts? Iris registration is the name of the special eye tracking tool that makes LASIK more precise than ever. Find out how it works, who's a candidate, and all the other advantages and limitations you need to make an informed decision.
4. Covering the Cost of LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery
   If you are like most patients, the price of LASIK is an important consideration when deciding whether or not to undergo surgery. Learn about the different options that can help you make LASIK more affordable.
5. LASIK Complications: Definitions and treatment options
   Learn about the possible complications of LASIK surgery, how they can be prevented, and how they are treated.
6. Presbyopia Surgery: Decreasing Dependence on Reading Glasses...
   Monovision eye surgery can decrease dependence on reading glasses. Learn what it is and the options available
7. Tired of Wearing Glasses for Seeing at a Distance? Why LASIK...
   It seems that LASIK has been all the rage in vision correction surgery since it was approved for use in 1998, generally accounting for somewhere around 95% of all refractive surgeries. But now a new procedure, using the technology that has been successful during cataract surgery, may offer a more desirable option for severely nearsighted patients.
8. Study Recommends Longer than Previously Suggested Discontinuance...
   Discontinuing use of conctat lenses before LASIK surgery is an important step to reducing surgical risks. A new study finds that the use of some lenses shoulod be stopped earlier than previously advised.
9. FDA-Approved lasers
   FDA-Approved lasers for LASIK, PRK and other refractive surgeries
10. LASIK Surgery Considerations
    Considerations outlines the criteria you will need to weigh in order to make a well-informed decision.
11. LASIK Glossary
    Glossary of technical words related to LASIK
12. U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Policy on LASIK
    According to the Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin, Fall 1998, the FAA accepts LASIK for its pilots, as long as...
13. LocateADoc.com pays for Nashville, TN father's surgery
    Winning LocateADoc.com's November $2k contest, Anthony Edwards, a firefighter from Nashville, Tennessee won a chance to rid his life of the inconvenience of wearing glasses.
14. The Excimer Laser
    The Excimer Laser has added a tremendous amount of precision, control and safety to treating nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
15. The Future of LASIK – What to Expect
    Is now the best time to pursue LASIK surgery, or should you wait a few more years until technology gets even better? Learn about your future options with LASIK and corrective eye surgery.

Ready for LASIK Eye Surgery

"I've pretty much finished by research on the surgery and I think I'm ready to find and meet with a doctor to get started."

1. Is Lasik Really the Answer to Vision Problems? Complications...
   LASIK surgery accounts for over 2 million services for vision correction each year and has quickly become one of the most effective ways to maintain good eye health while correcting common vision problems. Still, many people are walking away from the doctor’s office with less than perfect results. Learn about the potential complications to make an informed decision for corrective eye surgery.
2. Find Laser Eye Surgery Doctors In Other Cities
3. Patient Financing
   Think you'll need help paying for your surgery? Almost anyone is a candidate for easy financing of up to 100% of the surgery costs.

After LASIK Eye Surgery

1. Recommend Your Doctor

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