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PRK Surgery Explained: Pros, Cons, and what to Expect
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How Young is Too Young for LASIK?
The reasoning behind this is simple: your eyes are still changing, and LASIK is designed to be a one-time procedure that lasts many years. Having s...
Read moreReasons Why LASIK Might Not Be Right for You
Laser vision correction procedures are popular with first responders, military personnel, including sharpshooters and naval aviators, and recently ...
Read moreLASIK Vs. PRK Surgery Recovery for Astigmatism
You may have some discomfort —like an itching or burning feeling—as the numbing eye drops that your surgeon gave you wear off, the American Refract...
Read moreLASIK Vs. PRK: which is Right for You?
Patients with a higher corrective prescription (like an -8.00 or -9.00) may be better suited for PRK if they do not have enough corneal tissue for ...
Read moreHow Much Does LASIK Eye Surgery Usually Cost?
With an average cost of $2,199 per eye for LASIK in the United States, that cost can fluctuate depending on a number of factors including the surge...
Read moreLASIK and Hyperopia (Farsightedness): what You Should Know
Farsightedness is different than presbyopia, which is farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye. Children with severe fars...
Read moreLASIK Eye Surgery Recovery: what to Expect
You may feel the urge to rub your eyes after surgery, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against this, saying it could result in a ne...
Read moreLASIK Vs. Contact Lenses: which is Better for Your Long-Term Eye Health?
For some people, the fear of a laser or scalpel in their eye is a major deterrent to vision surgery. Some LASIK patients develop chronic eye pain o...
Read moreLASIK and Myopia (Nearsightedness): what You Should Know
Myopia, commonly referred to as near-sightedness, is a common eye condition that affects somewhere around 25% of Americans. Before recommending LAS...
Read moreCan LASIK Help Cure The Legally Blind?
LASIK eye surgery can improve mild and moderate vision problems, and often provides better vision than glasses, but its effectiveness is less clear...
Read moreWhat Kinds of Lasers are Used During LASIK Eye Surgery?
The majority of patients who undergo LASIK can see 20/20 or better after laser vision correction. The procedure is done with a laser, which adjusts...
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