lasik for the layperson
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LASIK FOR THE LAYPERSONIn insider’s guide
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LIGHT RAYS FOCUS OR ARE BLURREDThe key to vision correction is getting the correct prescription. If your doctor (or staff) plugs in the wrong numbers, you will not get a good outcome!The cornea and lens will focus light on the retina and result in clear vision
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VISION DISORDERSMyopia – nearsightednessHyperopia - farsightednessAstigmatism Presbyopia – old eyes (over 40yo)Combination of above
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LASIK IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST CHOICE
PRK Slower recovery Sometimes less expensive Safer No flap related complications Ultimately same Vision as LASIK
LASIK Fast Recovery Minimal Discomfort Risk of flap complications
Dislocation Inflamation Wrinkles Infection
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LASIKThree stepsCreate flapReshape cornea with laserReplace flap
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PRKTwo stepsRemove surface cells (epithelium)Reshape cornea with laser
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COSTS OF VISION CORRECTIONLASIK 1500-2500/eyePRK 1500-2500/eyeClear Lens Exchange (off label) corrects near and far 4500-6500/eye
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CONTACT USSouthwest Eye Institute, Las Vegas, NV [email protected]