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LASIK...Is It Right For You?
If you have been wearing spectacles or contact lenses for a long time, and dream of clear vision, then Lasik Surgery could well be your answer. Today an increasing number of people with poor eyesight are turning to this surgery to correct their vision.nnWhat is LASIK?nnLASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. The goal of the surgery is to alter shape of the cornea, which is the transparent covering on the eye. The process involves the use of a cool "exci
May 18, 2008
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20/20 Vision...What Is It?
"I have 20/20 vision!".nnHow many times have you heard people brag about their 'perfect vision' in that way??nnIt is great to have 20/20 vision, but what does that term actually mean?? Is it really perfect vision?nnAnd what about blindness? How many times have you heard someone say "I am SO blind!!"....right before they get behind the wheel!! They are obviously not blind in any way shape or form!nn20/20 Vision DefinednnThe origins of 20/20 vision are a fairly interesting topi
May 18, 2008
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FDA Hears Testimony On LASIK Outcomes
Nearly ten years after its arrival in the United States, and more than 3 years after FDA approval, LASIK surgery is coming under fire from some patients who have suffered complications or experienced poor outcomes.nnToday, the FDA heard testimony from patients who were dissatisfied with their LASIK surgery. Their complaints ranged from mild visual distortion, to pain, to severe activity-limiting visual halos and glare. One distraught parent read a suicide note from their chil
May 18, 2008