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LASEK Cost & Profile
- Avg. Cost: $1700
- Candidate: Corneas too thin for LASIK
- Length: 10 minutes
- Treatments: One
- Results: Permanent
- Back to work: 1-3 days
Common Questions & Answers about LASEK
"i am not sure what epithelial inclusions are. also i have not been able to get to the file on lasek from my computer. do you have some info on lasek. also why no prk. thanks audrey"
Latest LASEK Doctors
 | LASEK Silver Spring, Maryland Capital Eye Physicians & Surgeons, LLC, |
| LASEK Bowie, Maryland Capital Eye Physicians & Surgeons, LLC, |
 | LASEK Newark, Ohio Shahin Shahinfar, MD |
 | LASEK Newtown, New South Wales Brian Harrisberg, MD |
 | LASEK York, Pennsylvania Laser Eyes of York, |
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The Excimer Laser
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Doctors have been routinely treating nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism with incisions for over 25 years. By the early 1980s, they began looking at lasers to improve the precision and predictability of altering the shape of the cornea. Researchers found that IBM's new Excimer laser, used initially for etching computer chips, had medical applications as well. Now in its second decade of use, the technologically-advanced Excimer laser has added a tremendous amount of precision, control and safety to treating nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Its ability to remove corneal tissue with accuracy up to 0.25 microns (0.00004 of an inch) with each pulse makes the Excimer laser well suited for correcting vision. Often, only 50 microns of tissue (about the thickness of a human hair) are removed to achieve the proper amount of correction.
The Excimer laser produces a "cool" or non-thermal light beam as most of its heat is dissipated into the air. This makes it ideal for corneal surgery because it eliminates the possibility of thermal damage to surrounding tissue.
LASEK Surgery Information Guide
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Basics of LASEK"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."
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- 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. - LASEK Basics
LASEK laser eye surgery is an option in refractive surgery, that offers fewer complications than LASIK, but a longer recovery time. Read about the costs and what makes a good candidate. - 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. - 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.
- Information on LASEK
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Details of LASEK"I already know some basic things about the surgery and I'm ready to research some of the details and maybe ask some questions."
- The Excimer Laser
The Excimer Laser has added a tremendous amount of precision, control and safety to treating nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
- The Excimer Laser
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Ready for LASEK"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."
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- Find Laser Eye Surgery Doctors In Other Cities
- 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.
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After LASEK
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Featured Articles & News Related to LASEK"What other related things might I like to know?"
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- Key Benefits of Zyoptix Laser Eye Surgery
The Zyoptix system is designed by Bausch & Lomb, and the company claims that this system is more precise than the standard LASIK treatment. How does it work? Here's a closer look at this innovative vision correction system. - Do's and Don'ts After LASIK Surgery
Have you recently had LASIK surgery? Make sure your recovery is as smooth as possible with these tips and suggestions.
- Key Benefits of Zyoptix Laser Eye Surgery
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