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Lasik with Intralase: What You Need to Know

All basic Lasik procedures start the same. You have to create a corneal flap. This had to be done by hand with an osculating blade. That was before the invention of Intralase. Intralase replaces that held hand blade with a computer guided blade. This results in a safer procedure. Intralase is 100 times more accurate than the hand held blades of the past. It also has a better success rate with four times as many people achieving 20/20 vision after surgery. The 100 % blade free method is preferred to the old fashion way of doing the surgery. This also reduces the chance of scarring of the cornea which can impair vision.

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Lasik Surgery Post-Op: What to Expect

One critical factor after your Lasik procedure is the healing of the hinged corneal flap that is created to allow the laser to reshape the inner corneal surface. What is required is the eventual healing and re-bonding of the flap to the outer surface of the cornea. This is a great area of concern for most patients as they picture their corneal flap ‘flapping in the breeze.’ It’s comforting to realize, however that even complete corneal transplants ultimately heal, such is the healing power of the eye.

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Why Lasik Testimonials are so Important

“I have always said that if I were a rich man I would employ a professional praiser.” The wisdom of Osbert Sitwell

Millions of people now consider themselves to be either grateful recipients or victims of Lasik surgery and many of them, for a variety of reasons, have either produced testimonials to laud the procedure or denunciations to criticize it. This is not a question of who to believe . . . there is no reason to suspect that either the testimonials or the denunciations are untrue, and together they give an accurate picture of the Lasik procedure from the patient’s point-of-view.

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3 Reasons Why Wavefront Technology Increases the Price of Lasik

Custom Lasik surgery, using wavefront technology, is a relatively new procedure that offers distinct advantages over traditional Lasik surgery. This advance in Lasik technology uses equipment that is capable of making many more measurements of the eye, with more precision than traditional Lasik. The benefit of more measurements is a Lasik procedure that will be individualized (customized) to your eye, more than was ever possible with the traditional Lasik procedure. The laser used for the measurements is also much faster than the one used for the traditional Lasik procedure, this allows the laser to keep up with the uncontrollable eye movements that your eye normally makes (saccadic eye movements), resulting in more accurate measurement that greatly reduce the possibilities of side-effects.

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Lasik for the Military: How Does It Help Our Troops?

Lasik vision correction surgery is a perfect option for many people. Those who are very active can benefit a great deal from this vision correction procedure. Most people who have this surgery can return to their regular activities and jobs within days and experience very little side effects. One group of people that can benefit from Lasik surgery is the military. Now the military often recommends Lasik to their ranks to help them stay free of glasses and contact lenses.

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What are the Long-Term Effects of Lasik?

Lasik vision correction surgery is a widely performed procedure designed to help improve the eyesight. This procedure can often completely eliminate the need for corrective lenses in some patients with a good surgical outcome. While the Lasik procedure is a relatively quick and easy surgery, there can be risks and complications. With Lasik vision correction surgery becoming a popular option for people who depend on glasses or contacts, many wonder about the long-term effects.

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Five Things NOT To Do After Lasik Eye Surgery

There are several reasons why so many people who rely on wearing glasses or contacts turn the Lasik vision correction surgery. For people who are very active, the idea of not wearing glasses or contacts is very appealing. Also, vision is usually much better than before the Lasik procedure. Lasik is a widely performed surgery and while it does have some risks and complications, it can greatly benefit many people. To have a better outcome after the Lasik surgery there are five things you should not do after Lasik eye surgery.

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