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… Surgery Overview PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis), and epi-LASIK …
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… Surgery Overview Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) for farsightedness use a laser to …
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… of the tissue underneath. Surface ablation ( PRK, LASEK, and epi-LASIK) . These three surgeries are very …
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… Surgery Overview LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a … the most common laser surgery for correcting nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism . LASIK makes a small flap in the cornea and …
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… Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness Retinal …
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… Condition Basics What is nearsightedness? Nearsightedness (myopia) is a … There are several surgery options, such as LASIK, PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), and …
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… Surgery Overview Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the preferred procedure for … It changes the shape of the eye. In LASIK, a thin flap is made on the cornea using … is then replaced, allowing for rapid healing. LASIK is performed in a surgeon's office or …
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… . The implants flatten the cornea and reduce nearsightedness . The implants are shaped like … used to correct vision in adults with mild nearsightedness (1 to 3 dioptres ) who have … to be very effective for correcting mild nearsightedness. A year after having corneal …
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… already use glasses or contacts to correct nearsightedness , farsightedness , or … to wear glasses or contacts, surgery such as LASIK may be an option. LASIK uses lasers to reshape the cornea of …
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… Procedures to reshape the cornea, such as LASIK, can be done for milder cases of … Related Information Eye Problems, Non-Injury Nearsightedness (Myopia) Presbyopia Vision … Procedures to reshape the cornea, such as LASIK, can be done for milder cases of …
