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| What is lasik surgery? |
| LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. This is a refractive surgical procedure which is performed by an ophthalmologist. This surgical pro |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| How much does lasik eye surgery cost? |
| If you opt for the traditional LASIK, the surgery can cost from 1,600 to 2,000 dollars per eye, but if it is customized LASIK that you want, it will cost you ar |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| How can you correct your vision without lasik, glasses, or contact lenses? |
| There are many natural vision improvement programs you can choose from if you are doubtful of LASIK surgery and glasses or contacts, but still want to corr |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| How risky is lasik eye surgery and what exactly are the risks? |
| Some patients are happy with the result of LASIK surgery. But, like other surgical procedures, risks are inevitable. This is why it is necessary that you know y |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What causes astigmatism? |
| The causes of astigmatism are factors which make the cornea have different shapes, which leads the eye to have different focuses. These factors include: |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| Can astigmatism get worse? |
| Yes, astigmatism can get worse, especially in cases where the patient reaches old age. Astigmatism can worsen gradually; therefore a regular eye exam can really |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| How long has Lasik technology been around? |
| LASIK technology has been around for more than 10 years now. The first time it was performed in some clinics in the U.S was during the early 1990s. From that ti |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| Does insurance cover Lasik surgery? |
| Although LASIK surgery is not a cosmetic surgical procedure, it is still considered elective surgery. Such surgeries are covered mostly in Asian and European co |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| How long will the Lasik procedure take? |
| On the day of the surgery, you should be at the clinic or hospital one hour before the surgery time. You will be treated for about 20 minutes. The laser treatme |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| Is the Lasik procedure painful? |
| Patients do not experience any discomfort during the LASIK procedure itself, because the eye is given an eye drop anesthetic before the procedure takes place.&n |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| How safe is laser treatment? |
| Laser treatment is continuously checked for its accuracy. It is also assured that the person performing the treatment is a qualified and skilled surgeon to avoi |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What are the most common side effects from laser surgery? |
| Laser is known for its consistent success rate. However, side effects are still a possibility. The following are the most common side effects of laser surgery:< |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| Why is laser surgery better than other surgeries? |
| Compared to other eye surgeries such as cataract surgery, corneal surgery, glaucoma surgery, and oculoplastic surgery, laser surgery is much better, not only be |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What procedures can a laser perform? |
| There are three types of procedures that a laser can perform. The most popular of the three is the LASIK. In this procedure, a thin coating of the cornea is rem |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What is nearsightedness? |
| Nearsightedness is sometimes called myopia or short-sightedness. This is an eye defect wherein the affected person can see nearby objects clearly but faraway ob |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What is the best way to correct near-sightedness? |
| Since contact lenses and eyeglasses are not accurate methods of improving nearsightedness, laser surgery is advised by most surgeons as a better alternativ |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What is farsightedness? |
| Farsightedness or hyperopia is an eye defect which is due to an eye imperfection, usually because of a too-short eyeball. This deficiency usually causes the ina |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What is the best way to correct far-sightedness? |
| In order to correct farsightedness, something must be done in order to change the way light rays curve as they enter the eye. An farsighted person can use conta |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| What does 20/20 vision mean? |
20/20 vision means that when you are standing about 20 feet away from an object, you are able to see what normal individuals can see at that distance. 20/20 |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 16:19:20) |
| Why is my vision getting worse as I age? |
Age is one of the factors that affect your eyesight because eyes change as a person ages. The changes actually happen in different ways. The most apparent am |
| Author: Lanny Frankel |
| Category: Medical - Lasik Questions |
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