Sunday, July 22, 2007

Is LASIK right for me?

LASIK is one of the oldest forms of eye surgery available. It has been around for well over 25 years now and has undergone some major developments. Like any surgery, there still are risks involved, but compared to other forms of surgery, the LASIK procedure is a relatively simple and complication-free process. Healing from the procedure generally takes only 1-3 days.
How it works
LASIK is a 2-step process. A flap in the cornea of the eye is cut open (a process called keratomileusis); then the cornea is shaped with an ultraviolet excimer laser, correcting any myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.
Who’s a good candidate?
As long as your eye(s) are fully developed and your i View the rest of this article


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