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[6 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

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[2 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

People in all stages of life are becoming interested in improving their vision through LASIK surgery. LASIK is always advancing in safety and effectiveness. However, LASIK eye surgery should be avoided while pregnant or within six months of becoming pregnant. LASIK should also be avoided during breastfeeding. Hormones produced during pregnancy and lactation amplify existing eye conditions. In addition, the increased fluid that a pregnant woman retains actually changes the shape of the eyeball, in turn changing vision. If a woman were to have LASIK surgery while pregnant, it …

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[2 Nov 2008 | One Comment | ]

First and foremost, you are not a candidate if you have refractive instability. In plain English, this means you’ve had a change in your corrective lens prescription in the past year. This includes individuals who are in their early 20s or younger, breastfeeding or pregnant, have hormone fluctuations due to chronic conditions such as diabetes, and/or who are taking medications that may cause fluctuations in visual acuity.
Currently, the FDA does not approve LASIK procedures for persons under the age of 18.
If you are immunocompromised and/or if you have a disease …

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[2 Nov 2008 | 2 Comments | ]

There is no surgical procedure that is without risk, and LASIK is a surgical procedure. It is also a choice. If you do not feel the potential risks outweigh the demonstrated benefits, do not undergo the procedure.
Loss of vision: There can be loss of lines of vision on the vision chart that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or further surgery. In extreme cases, there may be complete loss of vision.
Debilitating visual symptoms: Some people develop glare, halo effect and/or double vision that can seriously affect night vision. Even …

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[2 Nov 2008 | One Comment | ]

Never, ever choose a surgeon based on price. LASIK is an elective procedure and you have plenty of time to make your choice.
Probably the best reference is other people, which is what LASIK Testimonials is all about. When someone with a great experience is willing to share it and share the name of the doctor who performed the procedure, everyone has a better-informed starting place.
Don’t assume too much from advertising. Anyone can buy an ad. However, don’t let the fact that a doctor runs numerous ads put you off, either. …

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[2 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

The Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance has a list of 50 questions on its website. Visit the site, review all the questions and pick the ones that are most important to you. Don’t hesitate to print out the list and send it to the doctor’s office when you make the appointment – let them know up front that you’ll be expecting answers to these questions. Mark up the answer sheet while you’re talking to them.

How long have you been performing refractive surgery procedures? (Not less than three years.)
How many …