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	LASIK Eye Surgery Information – LASIK Vision Correction Procedure, LASIK Eye Surgeons
		LASIK patients should be at least 18 years old, demonstrate no change in refraction for at least one year, and have realistic expectations regarding the results of LASIK eye surgery.
		LASIK eye surgery is a safe and effective treatment that has continued to gain popularity among patients.
		LASIK cost varies based on the patient’s degree of refractive error and the area of the country the procedure is performed.
	www.docshop.com /education/vision/refractive/lasik (1067 words)

	LASIK - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		LASIK, an acronym for Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a form of refractive laser eye surgery procedure performed by ophthalmologists intended for correcting near- and far-sightedness in vision.
		LASIK surgery was developed in 1990 by Lucio Buratto (Italy) and Ioannis Pallikaris (Greece) as a melding of two prior techniques, keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy.
		Lasik and PRK tend to induce spherical aberration, because of the tendency of the laser to undercorrect as it moves outward from the center of the treatment zone.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/LASIK (2571 words)

	Eye Surgery Education Council
		LASIK is a surgical procedure that is capable of correcting a wide range of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.
		LASIK is the acronym for laser in situ keratomileusis, sometimes referred to as laser assisted in situ keratomileusis.
		LASIK is a surgical procedure that permanently removes corneal tissue to reshape the eye in order to improve refraction.
	www.lasikinstitute.org /FAQ.html (2612 words)

	LASIK definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		LASIK: Abbreviation standing for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, a kind of laser eye surgery designed to change the shape of the cornea to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses and contact lenses in cases of severe myopia (nearsightedness).
		Before LASIK, the most common form of laser eye surgery was a treatment called PRK which involved scraping away the surface cells of the cornea before reshaping it with the laser.
		LASIK does not treat or prevent age-related long-sight (presbyopia), which is due to the decreasing flexibility of the eye's lens that almost all of us experience as we approach our fifties and need to wear reading glasses.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7849 (466 words)

	LASIK New Jersey
		Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) uses an excimer laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism by removing a thin lenslet of tissue from the cornea (the clear, front lens of the eye).
		In LASIK, a pancake-like thin flap of the cornea is first prepared, either with a laser called Intralase or with an instrument called a microkeratome.
		LASIK procedures are performed under topical anesthesia (eyedrops) and are not painful.
	www.vision-institute.com /techniques/lasik.html (586 words)

	Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley - LASIK
		With LASIK, the middle portion of the cornea is treated by first using a machine called a microkeratome to lift up the surface of the cornea.
		With LASIK, a flap is created and lifted aside, and the laser is used to sculpt the exposed corneal bed, which is usually 130-180 microns deeper into the cornea from the surface.
		LASIK offers the advantages of quicker healing, less pain, less regression of effect (more stable results), and lower incidence of corneal scarring.
	www.2020eyesite.com /html/lasik.html (1847 words)

	Lasik (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		While Lasik Surgery and PRK are often deemed elective and not covered, they may be tax deductible depending on your filing status.
		PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, is similar to Lasik Surgery in that both procedures employ a computer-controlled excimer laser to reshape the cornea of the affected eye.
		Lasik Surgery and PRK are effective laser procedures for the correction of nearsightedness (myopia), astigmatism, and farsightedness (hyperopia).
	home.elp.rr.com /healthfirst/gulbas/lasik.htm (2335 words)

	LASIK, New Delhi, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In LASIK an ultra-thin (130 to 180 micron) flap of cornea is raised and then using a computer controlled Excimer Laser (mostly Argon Fluoride 193nm) is delivered to reshape the corneal stroma into predetermined curvature.
		LASIK is performed under topical anesthesia (lignocaine 4% or Proparacaine) and the only cooperation required of the patient is to fixate at a blinking (red) light.
		LASIK is major advance in the field of refractive surgery, which combines efficacy, safety, precision and accuracy.
	sdhawan.com /lasik.html (1349 words)

	Lasik
		While LASIK is a successful and relatively safe procedure, the majority of complications with LASIK arise from the use of microkeratomes.
		LASIK is the nation's most-popular vision correction procedure, representing 88 percent of all refractive procedures performed annually.
		While most commonly associated with the excimer laser, LASIK is not an "all-laser" procedure due to the use of the microkeratome blade.
	www.missourieye.com /services/lasik.html (386 words)

	LASIK
		LASIK represents the combination of two separate procedures: 1) making a corneal flap, and 2) sculpting the cornea under the flap with a laser.
		LASIK can treat both myopia and hyperopia with or without astigmatism.
		VISX received the nod from the FDA October of 2000 for PRK and subsequently for LASIK.
	www.refractivesource.com /patients/surgery/lasik.htm (212 words)

	LasikEyeSurgery.com - Lasik, Laser Eye Surgery, Lasik Eye Surgery, Lasik Surgery, Lasik Surgeon
		LASIK is a surgical vision correction procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
		LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser.
		Lasik Eye Surgery is the #1 resource for people interested in learning about Lasik vision correction.
	www.lasikeyesurgery.com (264 words)

	Laser vision correction, including lasik eye surgery at LADARVision.com
		LASIK has been the most widely performed and accepted form of laser eye surgery since it completed U.S. clinical trials in 1991.
		During LASIK surgery, a small incision is made in the cornea to create a flap.
		LASIK vision correction uses a laser beam to remove small amounts of tissue from the cornea to reshape it and correct the refractive error.
	www.ladarvision.com /vision-correction/lasik.asp (386 words)

	Lasik Eye Surgery - Lasik Eye Surgery Information and Tips
		The best candidate for LASIK is an individual, who desires to be less dependent on glasses or contact lenses, is willing to accept the risks of the procedure and understands that an enhancement procedure may sometimes be required.
		Patients who have LASIK eye surgery report quality-of-life improvements such as the ability to see upon waking, freedom from eyeglasses and contact lenses, improvement in personal safety, increased confidence in personal appearance and better participation in sports or fitness activities.
		LASIK has advantages over other eye surgery procedures, including a relative lack of pain afterward and the fact that good vision is usually achieved by the very next day.
	www.elasikeyesurgery.com (341 words)

	LASIK — Laser Eye Surgery
		LASIK laser eye surgery (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is one of a number of different surgical techniques used to reshape the cornea.
		LASIK laser eye surgery is expensive, typically costing $2,200 to $2,250 per eye; though compared to the cost of glasses and contact lenses, the price is reasonable.
		During LASIK laser eye surgery, an instrument called a microkeratome is used to cut a thin flap in the cornea.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/63/72001.htm (845 words)

	Basik Lasik: Tips on Lasik Eye Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lasik is surgery to a very delicate part of the eye.
		Lasik surgery is too new to know if there are any long-term ill effects beyond five years after surgery.
		Lasik may not be recommended for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, herpes infections of the eye, or cataracts.
	www.ftc.gov /bcp/conline/pubs/health/lasik.htm (1700 words)

	LASIK & Laser Eye Surgery - A Consumer Guide
		LASIK is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism.
		With nearsighted people, the goal of LASIK is to flatten the too-steep cornea; with farsighted people, a steeper cornea is desired.
		Your LASIK surgeon will examine your eyes to determine their health, what kind of vision correction you need, and how much laser ablation (corneal tissue removal) is required.
	www.allaboutvision.com /visionsurgery (825 words)

	InteliHealth:
		LASIK is an innovative form of eye surgery that uses a laser to reshape the cornea.
		LASIK is an outpatient procedure, meaning there is no overnight stay in a hospital.
		LASIK is the most common surgical treatment to correct nearsightedness in the United States.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSS/9339/32123.html (1690 words)

	Lasik (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The refractive surgery procedure of LASIK, laser in situ keratomileusis, involves a measured microkeratome to cut a hinged flap of the cornea, combined with an excimer laser to removed a graded portion of underlying corneal tissue.
		LASIK is an extremely effective outpatient procedure that is suitable not only for higher prescriptions but also patients with moderate to low prescriptions.
		LASIK dramatically reduces your recovery time and decreases the chance of many of the procedural risks.
	home.earthlink.net /~whcoulter/lasik.html (1638 words)

	LASIK refractive eye surgery in Tampa Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		LASIK (LAser in SItu Keratomileusis) is a procedure used to correct vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness),
		A special instrument called a keratome is used to gently lift a flap of corneal tissue, then laser is used to reshape the cornea.
		For many patients, LASIK means a new lifestyle - free from the restrictions of glasses.
	www.correctyoureyes.com /lasik.htm (141 words)

	Consumer Guide to LASIK Eye Surgery - Natural health - Etc.. » Lasik surgery
		On the negative side, criticisms of Lasik range from mild disapproval because of unmet expectations, to angry denunciations because of serious problems after the Lasik procedure, to the extreme cases of catastrophic results.
		Over time there were improvements in the equipment used to perform Lasik and Lasik surgeon’s have increased their skills as they became more comfortable with the equipment and with the procedure.
		Lasik surgeons have also increased their skills in one other area, identifying suitable patients for the Lasik procedure.
	www.addfaq.com /?cat=12 (611 words)

	LASIK Eye Surgery
		LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
		checklist of issues for you to consider, practices to follow, and questions to ask your doctor before undergoing LASIK surgery.
		There are other techniques and many new terms related to LASIK that you may hear about.
	www.fda.gov /cdrh/lasik (198 words)

	LASIK
		Laser In-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is a surgical procedure that produces a permanent change in the shape of the cornea of the eye.
		The LASIK eye surgeon at Holland Eye is John Arendshorst, MD.
		To determine whether LASIK is right for you, you should undergo an evaluation with your eye care professional.
	www.hollandeye.com /LASIK.html (355 words)

	Glossary of Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Related Terms - I~L
		Manufacturer of a femtosecond laser for use in creating a Lasik flap and other precise corneal incisions.
		Lasik with the Intralase laser created flap is called IntraLasik.
		Lasik with the corneal flap being created by a femtosecond laser rather than with a mechanical microkeratome.
	www.usaeyes.org /glossary/ijkl.htm (1129 words)

	What is LASIK?
		Using technology which was first used to create computer microchips, researchers found that the excimer laser, the laser used to perform LASIK procedures, could reshape tissue with an accuracy of one quarter of one thousandth of a millimeter (0.25 microns).
		Using this remarkable technology, the cornea is reshaped to achieve the same focusing power as your glasses or contact lenses, thereby reducing or even eliminating a lifetime of dependence on corrective lenses for hundreds of thousands of Americans every year.
		LASIK, or Laser in-situ Keratomileusis, has a number of advantages over other forms of laser vision correction, because it is performed under a protective layer of corneal tissue.
	www.caminomedical.org /lasik/laser.html (309 words)

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