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Eye Medicine - LASIK Eye Surgery
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The 2002 Official Patient's Sourcebook on Lasik Eye Surgery
James N. Parker MD(Editor), Philip M. Parker PHD(Editor)
[JUNE 2002]
This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to lasik eye surgery (also Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis; LASIK eye surgery), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on lasik eye surgery. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.
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LASIK: A Guide to Laser Vision Correction
by Ernest Kornmehl MD, Robert K. Maloney, Jonathan Davidorf MD
[SEPTEMBER 2001]
LASIK-laser vision correction surgery-has quickly become one of the most popular vision correction surgeries in the nation. More than 1.3 million procedures are being performed annually. But, before you entrust your eyes to a surgeon, make sure you become an informed consumer. In LASIK-A Guide to Laser Vision Correction, three respected ophthalmologists help you understand the benefits and risks of the surgery. Questions answered include: Who is a candidate for LASIK surgery? How is LASIK performed? How much vision improvement you can expect? How can you choose a qualified physician? What are the risk factors and possible complications? What follow up care will you need after the surgery?
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The Eye Laser Miracle : The Complete Guide to Better Vision
by Andrew Caster
[JANUARY 2001]
Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment--commonly known as PRK and LASIK--a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process--including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again.
- What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me?
- What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment?
- How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment?
- Will the procedure be painful?
- When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading?
- Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse?
- How well has the FDA monitored this technique?
- How many people have successfully undergone the procedure?
The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.
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