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What is an excimer laser & how does it correct vision?

What is an excimer laser & how does it correct vision?

The excimer laser produces a high-energy, cool ultraviolet light beam in pulses and delivers the pulses to a surface of the eye’s cornea, precise enough to etch a human hair -see the photos!

| May 18, 2008 | Comments 0
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Long sight (hyperopia) correction appears stable up to 5 years after LASIK

Long sight (hyperopia) correction appears stable up to 5 years after LASIK

Update from the ASCRS in Chicago. LASIK for long sight was shown safe, effective and predictable through 5 years of follow-up.

| Apr 10, 2008 | Comments 0
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What are ‘femtosecond’ eye lasers?

What are ‘femtosecond’ eye lasers?

I get asked about the so-called ‘femtosecond‘ lasers now being used in LASIK laser eye surgery, and what these devices do. OK, here are the answers. First of all, LASIK eye surgery is a laser procedure with two parts. First we have to make a thin flap from the top part of the cornea, basically [...]

| Feb 09, 2008 | Comments 4
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LASIK video – the Basics Part 1

LASIK video – the Basics Part 1

Video showing a very brief overview of the LASIK procedure, as well as covering short sight, long sight and astigmatism. Simple and to the point. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7VRghAtwXU

| Jan 14, 2008 | Comments 0
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