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During laser eye surgery, or LASIK, a corneal flap is created with a keratome, the flap is laid back, and … More
The main pro of laser eye surgery is reduced or eliminated dependency on glasses and contact lenses. Cons … More
The cost of laser eye surgery, or LASIK, can vary depending on the doctor and location, but is roughly $1,… More
The Food and Drug Administration first approved laser eye surgery in 1995, and demand has grown ever since… More
Laser eye surgery, once a radical and expensive procedure has become more accepted and less expensive in t… More
Preventing scar tissue after eye surgery is not only important for cosmetic reasons; in some instances, it… More
Being nearsighted can be frustrating---your choice is between wearing glasses or contacts or not being abl… More
Astigmatism is a common eye disorder that occurs when the cornea or eye lens is curved incorrectly or wron… More
Besides glasses, contacts can be worn to improve astigmatism, LASIK can sculpt the cornea to a round shape… More
LASIK is done by lifting a flap out of the way and sculpting the eye to a desirable shape. Learn about LAS… More
Long-sightedness, also known as being far-sighted or having hyperopia, refers to people who see things bet… More
There are many types of eye problems that can affect a person's vision in different ways. As people age th… More
20/20 is a familiar term used in reference to the quality of vision. It is actually a fraction that corre… More
Summary: The main pro of laser eye surgery is reduced or eliminated dependency on glasses and contact lenses. Cons of laser eye surgery are the cost and potential complications that can occur with the surgery. Consult an eye doctor about whether to pursue LASIK eye surgery with help from an ophthalmologist in this free video on laser eye surgery.
Dr. Alan Watson has been an eye surgeon and owner/operator of Murphy Watson Eye Institute in St. Joseph, Mo. for more than 20 years. He has extensive knowledge about most...read more
"My name's Dr. Alan Watson. I'm an ophthalmologist, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and we're here today to talk about eye problems. Laser eye surgery should be looked at by individuals who are looking for freedom from having to wear their glasses as much. It reduces the dependency on things like glasses and soft contact lenses. And so, patients that are near-sighted enough that when they wake up in the mornin' the first thing they have to do is reach for their glasses could consider eye surgery to reduce their dependency on those glasses. It's not perfect though, but it does provide a good approximation for most people so that they can become spectacle free. Some of the cons; there that the cost is a factor. There can be complications from eye surgery such as an infection to the cornea. The flap that's cut may fall off or while the surgery is being performed, or the cornea may heal inappropriately, and the cells that grow across the little cut can actually grow underneath the flap and cause eye problems and vision problems, so no surgery is completely risk free, and so that's why with your doctor you can decide what's the best thing to do for each individual. This has been Dr. Alan Watson, Ophthalmologist, at St. Joseph, Missouri, discussing different eye problems, and the treatment of different eye problems with you."
eHow Article: Pros & Cons of Laser Eye Surgery
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