Vision Surgery
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Learn more about common eye surgeries:
- Corrective Eye Surgery Basics
Start here for an overview of the different types of surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism; and the merits and drawbacks of each. - LASIK
It’s the most popular vision correction surgery, by far. Learn what to expect before, during and after the procedure. - LASIK Risks and Complications
Complications from LASIK are few, but they do happen. It’s important to understand the risks, and how to minimize them. - LASIK - Criteria for Success
Successful LASIK surgeons get that way from experience and the ability to screen out poor candidates for the procedure. Here’s the list of what makes you a good candidate. - PRK
An alternative to LASIK, PPK is a no-flpa eye surgery. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages, as well as what to expect. - Surgery for Presbyopia
A number of relatively new procedures are addressing the age-related decrease in ability to focus on near objects, that was once correctable only with bifocals. - Corneal Inlays and Onlays
These small lenses or optical devices are inserted into the cornea to alter its shape and correct vision problems. - Corneal Transplant
Sometimes because of disease or injury, the cornea becomes so damaged that problems cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, contacts, or refractive surgery such as LASIK.
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