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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

LASIK May Allow You to be Free From Glasses Forever

If you have ever needed to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, you are well aware of how much of an annoyance they can be, especially for things such as playing sport, reading fine print and driving at night.

LASIK eye surgery can dramatically improve your vision by reshaping your corneas. Many people report perfect or near-perfect eyesight after LASIK, meaning they can throw away their glasses and contact lenses. I should point out, though, that patients over 40 will still need reading glasses to see up close.

LASIK eye surgery truly has the potential to change a person’s life. Indeed, this has been the case for the few people I know who have undergone the procedure.

Every surgical procedure poses inherent risks, and in this respect, LASIK is no different. According to the LASIK page on Wikipedia, the incidence of LASIK surgery patients having unresolved complications six months after surgery is estimated to be between 3% and 6%. Some potential complications include dry eyes, halos and double vision.

In regards to technology for eye surgery, there has never been a better time to have laser eye surgery as advancements in technology have made today’s procedures safer and more effective than those available just a few years back.

posted by Lynn at 7:37 AM

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