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Comparing PRK vs. LASIK Eye Surgery Results and Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD When it comes to correcting vision, LASIK and PRK are the two most common ...
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LASIK vs. PRK: Which vision correction surgery is right for you?
With LASIK, a thin flap is created on the cornea to allow reshaping of the tissue beneath. The flap, which isn’t visible to ...
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Robotic-Assisted Laser Vision Correction — Know What It Is, Its Impact, And More
Traditional procedures like LASIK and PRK have set the foundation for refractive surgery, but recent innovations such as ...
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Laser procedures including LASIK and PRK
The results of CustomVue LASIK for nearsightedness have been outstanding with 98 percent of patients seeing 20/20 or better without glasses or contact lenses one year after surgery. Compared to ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
During the LASIK procedure, patients might experience a sensation of pressure during certain steps, but patients rarely describe it as painful. Typically, there is little or no discomfort following ...
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I got laser eye surgery and it was the best decision I ever made
The good news is I am eligible for eye surgery. Instead of LASIK, the doctor recommends that I do something called PRK. Dr. Harry Koster: Some patients, instead of having a flap, have the surgery ...
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Pros and cons of LASIK: Are the risks worth the cost?
Others may balk at the price: The average cost per eye, according to Hood, is about $2,200. Because LASIK isn’t typically covered by insurance, some people might choose to save and pay for it via a ...
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Lasik eye surgery
You may be a good candidate if: In the Consumer Reports survey, a majority of the respondents (65 percent) had Lasik as their most recent surgery. Only 5 percent reported having PRK, Lasek ...