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By Colton Smaldone
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LASIK : Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis
Form of Refractive Surgery
Reduces/Eliminates need for eyeglasses & corrective lenses
Corrects:-Myopia-Hyperopia-Astigmatsim
Introduction
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1950’s – Columbian Jose Barraquer developed Microkeratome & keratomileusis techniques and discovered root causes for eye trauma
1970’s – Russian Svyatoslav Fyodorov developed Radial Keratotomy (and posterior chamber implantable contact lenses in 1980)
1970’s – Development of Excimer Laser (origin of LASEK laser)
1982 – 3 Members of the IBM research team discovered the laser could be used to remove biological tissue without heat damage to surrounding tissue
1987 – Dr. Steven Trokel performed the 1st laser surgery on a patients eye
1996 – Lasik Eye Surgery cecame officially approved by the U.S. government
Brief History
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Procedure
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Procedure
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Examples of Correction
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The surgery is typically done within 30 minutes or less-quick & painless
Most people achieve 20/20 vision (or even better) afterwards (90% reach desired vision after LASIK)
May still need glasses/contact lenses, but prescription is much lower than before
A small percentage of people have an enhancement (minor touch up) surgery later for further improved vision
Requires no bandages or stitches
Results
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Risks of Lasik Eye Surgery Limitations of Lasik Eye Surgery
Results may not be permanent
May still need glasses/contacts
Effects non-reversible
2-3 months for full recovery
Average cost $2000 per eye
Can not be done for all eye types
Undercorrection
Overcorrection
Astigmatism
Glare, Halos, & Double Vision
Dry Eyes
Flap Problems
Risks/Limitations
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Photorefractive keratectomy (PKR)
LASEK Eye Surgery
Phakic intraocular lenses (Phakic IOL)
Other Surgeries
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Improvements in acuity of laser
More accurate calibration techniques/equipment to avoid too much or too little tissue removal
Faster Recovery Rate
Lower Price
The ability to undergosurgery at a younger age
Future
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