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Radial Keratotomy Stories

Radial Keratotomy

Radial keratotomy, or RK, changes the shape of the cornea by making incisions with a surgical knife to flatten, steepen or alter the contour of the front of the eye. (Read more about Radial Keratotomy)

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New Lasic Stories

New Lasic

Lasik is a new procedure that borrows technology from laser keratotomy and radial keratotomy to correct near sightedness and astigmatism. To correct near sightedness, doctors try to change the way light is refracted through the eye. (Read more about New Lasic)

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Low Vision Stories

Low Vision

There are many different conditions that can cause low vision and each condition affects sight in a different way. (Read more about Low Vision)

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Intac Stories

Intac

Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments or INTACs are the first FDA approved, non-laser, surgical technique for correcting near sightedness. (Read more about Intac)

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Color Blindness Stories

Color Blindness

The first report on color blindness was written by the British chemist John Dalton who was himself afflicted with it. (Read more about Color Blindness)

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INTACS EYE TREATMENT Stories

INTACS EYE TREATMENT

Rekha Krishanmurthi has tried glasses and hard lenses to help improve her vision. But unfortunately, nothing is doing the trick.
“I can’t focus, everything is blurry. I can’t read and there’s no way I could drive or anything like that,” says Rekha Krishanmurthi. She has keratoconus, a progressive eye disease. (Read more about INTACS EYE TREATMENT)

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LASIK STUDY Stories

LASIK STUDY

If you’re considering LASIK surgery to get rid of your glasses, you might want to ask your doctor about the risks of LASIK surgery. There are many factors that can play a role in the success of the procedure, even factors like the temperature and humidity.
A new study just released shows that climate factors like temperature and humidity can affect LASIK surgery outcomes. Often, the patient has to come back in to get a touchup, to fine tune the vision correction. (Read more about LASIK STUDY)

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Lasik Stories

Lasik

LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The goal of this Web site is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery. (Read more about Lasik)

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