Lasic Surgery
What Happens During the LASIK Procedure Part 1
LASIK is an ambulatory procedure, which means you walk in to the surgery centre, finish the procedure and walk out again. Yet when you step in for the operation, you are bound to get a little overwhelmed by all the apparatus. In order to remain relaxed, it will help if you know what most of [...]
ContinuedWhat Happens During the LASIK Procedure Part 2
Step 3: In case of a Laser keratome, a plastic plate is used in place of the suction ring over the cornea to flatten it. You might experience some discomfort due to the pressure. A laser light is then focused inside the cornea and thousands of gas and water bubbles are created that connect and [...]
ContinuedHow to Find the Right LASIK Surgeon
Finding a LASIK surgeon is not difficult, however, finding a good one is. Most of us feel intimidated by doctors and are shy or hesitant to ask frank questions, afraid we might offend them. However, when it comes to your well-being and safety, everything else is secondary. As a patient you have every right to [...]
ContinuedCovering the Costs of LASIK Surgery
The cost of LASIK is probably the only deterring factor to your decision. What complicates matters is that there is no standard cost of LASIK - it differs from clinic to clinic. This is because the FDA (Food and Drug Association) of America is not authorized to regulate prices. However, because of its popularity prices [...]
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