Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, in short LASIK, is a refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea of the eye. This is used on people who suffer from myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. This outpatient procedure is performed by a refractive surgeon. The costs of doing Lasik varies widely, it may range form $499 per eye to $2,500 [...]
Image enhancement and wavefront aberration mapping has been a part of astronomy for years. The main theory was developed by a German physicist Zernicke in the year 1930. In the year 1994, the first wavefront mapping of the eye was done. In October 2002, Custom Cornea wavefront LASIK was approved by the FDA. Custom Wavefront [...]
The surgery PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy is used to reshape the cornea. It was the first surgical procedure that man developed to reshape the cornea. PRK reshapes the cornea by sculpting using a laser. Later on LASIK was developed. PRK and LASIK often use the same type of laser in surgical purposes. The main difference [...]
LASIK surgery helps greatly to improve your vision. But like other surgeries there are also few side effects of the LASIK procedure. One of such side effects that you may experience is temporary irritants. After LASIK procedure is over your eye might itch, burn or you may feel that there is something in it. You [...]
There are a multitude of Lasik eye centers that you can choose from. However, choosing the best one from this sea is the tricky part. You do not want your health, particularly your vision to deteriorate. Neither do you want to end up with permanently negative consequences. Hence, only avail the facilities of those Lasik [...]
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis or LASIK is a procedure that uses excimer laser to change the shape of the cornea (the clear covering in the front of the eye) permanently. During LASIK Eye Operation Normally LASIK eye surgery takes less than half an hour. During the surgery process you will have to lie down on [...]
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis or LASIK is a type of eye surgery that reshapes the cornea. This surgery helps to correct the myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Generally experienced surgeons perform this surgery. The cost of LASIK is mostly depended on the area of the country where LASIK is performed. The cost also depends on the [...]
Before the doctor starts with the LASIK procedure, he must carry out few initial evaluations to see if everything will go fine. The doctor will advise you wear glasses and not to wear any contact lenses at all. Wearing contact lenses changes the shape of the cornea which may lead to difficulty in operating. The [...]
