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| Basik Lasik: Tips on Lasik Eye Surgery |
basik lasik: tips on lasik eye surgery produced in cooperation with the american academy of ophthalmology. if you're tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, you may be considering lasik eyeball, cornea or lens, and are of three basic types: myopia — nearsightedness; only nearby objects are clear. hyperopia — farsightedness; only objects far away are clear. astigmatism —ction, it may eliminate or reduce your need for reading glasses. in some instances, surgery on only one eye is required. if your doctor thinks you're a candidate, ask about the pros and cons. findingncluding the pros and cons of having one or both eyes done on the same day. this is the "informed consent" process. some risks and possible complications include: over- or under-correction.rnea and your pupils. you may be rejected if your pupils are too large. the topography of your eyes to make sure you don't have an irregular astigmatism or a cone-shaped cornea — a conditioneon replaces the flap, which quickly adheres to the eyeball. there are no stitches. a shield — either clear plastic or perforated metal — is placed over the eye to protect the flap. after:s works to raise the standards and skills of anterior segment surgeons through clinical and practice management education. the society also works with patients, government and the medical community to
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