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Thursday, April 16, 2009


When is LASIK NOT for me?

You are probably NOT a good candidate for refractive surgery if:

You are not a risk taker.
Certain complications are unavoidable in a percentage of patients, and there are no long-term data available for current procedures.

It will jeopardize your career.
Some jobs prohibit certain refractive procedures. Be sure to check with your employer/professional society/military service before undergoing any procedure.

Cost is an issue.
Most medical insurance will not pay for refractive surgery. Although the cost is coming down, it is still significant.

This article is provided by the FDA and hosted on Eye Surgery USA. Visit Eye Surgery USA to read more of this article.

Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, laser refractive surgery

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009


So What Exactly is Laser Refractive Surgery?

You hear about LASIK, and IntraLase and all these other Laser Eye Procedures, but along with all the buzz words you might have heard the term refractive surgery now and then.

So What is Refractive Surgery?

Refractive Surgery is the general term to describe surgery that corrects vision, with the objective of reducing or eliminating the need for glasses and contacts. Procedures may include RK (Radial Keratotomy), PRK, LASIK, and corneal inlays.

So when discussing LASIK and other procedures, just know that you're talking about refractive surgery in general. To find out more information, visit Eye Surgery USA.

Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, corneal inlays, laser refractive surgery, PRK

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Thursday, February 12, 2009


How Long Does the LASIK Procedure Last?

Depending on how much preparation time is required and the type of procedure involved, the LASIK procedure itself typically only takes a few minutes per eye. However, there's also a lot of preparation that goes into setting up your eyes for the actual laser refractive surgery, so in most cases it takes about an hour for both eyes.

LASIK is relatively quick and virtually pain free. It's no wonder it's become one of the fastest and safest medical procedures today.

Are you thinking of getting refractive surgery? Is LASIK in your future? If so, be sure to visit Eye Surgery USA today and search for the best Laser Eye Surgeon near you!

Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, Find Lasik Surgeon, laser refractive surgery

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