Category: LASIK

                       
               

“Epi-LASIK comes out ahead of LASIK in clinical trials”

               
                   

EyeWorld, the news magazine of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, recently has reported on a clinical study involving 130 eyes comparing LASIK to Epi-LASIK. This article can be found at http://www.eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=2692. Epi-LASIK is a laser vision correction surgery that uses a separator to push the surface epithelium layer aside to prepare the cornea […]

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How do I know which surgery is best – Epi-LASIK, PRK, LASIK, or Intra-LASIK?

               
                   

There are several choices that have to be made when considering laser vision correction. In Calgary, Alberta there are a variety of surgeries being offered at multiple centres. From surface no-flap treatments such as PRK and Epi-LASIK, to flap treatments such as LASIK and Intra-LASIK, to intraocular treatments such as lens exchange or implantable contact […]

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World Glaucoma Week: Whether You Have LASIK, Epi-LASIK, Intra-LASIK, PRK Or No Surgery – Get Screened At Age 40

               
                   

SAN FRANCISCO—Glaucoma continues to be a major cause of blindness and vision loss both worldwide and in the United States, where an estimated 2.2 million people have the disease. During World Glaucoma Week 2010, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart™ campaign and EyeCare America Foundation remind Americans that knowing your risks for glaucoma can save […]

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Calgary Epi-LASIK, LASIK, PRK, Intra-LASIK: What is Custom Wavefront Laser Vision Correction?

               
                   

Once you decide you are interested in having laser vision correction surgery there are several things to consider. Which procedure is best for you? Which surgeon to choose? How much will it cost? What type of laser will be used? Laser vision correction can be done by making a corneal flap and placing the laser […]

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Epi-LASIK, PRK, LASIK & Epi-LASIK: Laser Vision Correction When You’re Over Forty

               
                   

For those over the age of forty who are considering laser vision correction, it is important to understand the effects of age on the ability to focus up close. This age related loss of focus ability is called presbyopia. For people with good uncorrected distance vision and for those who have a full contact lens […]

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New Book About LASIK, PRK, Epi-LASIK, and Intra-LASIK

               
                   

Dr. Anderson Penno is pleased to announce that her latest book “Laser Vision Correction: What You Need to Know” is now available on Amazon.com. This book is an excellent resource for anyone considering vision correction surgery. You can find out more and buy the book here. “Laser Vision Correction: What You Need to Know” is also available […]

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Recovery after No-Flap Laser Vision Correction: PRK and Epi-LASIK

               
                   

Laser vision correction surgeries can be divided into flap and no-flap categories. Flap treatments include LASIK and Intra-LASIK. These treatments involve creating a corneal flap, lifting the flap, and then applying the excimer laser energy to reshape the tissue under the flap. The corneal flap is then replaced. Creating a corneal flap carries some risk […]

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LASIK, Epi-LASIK, PRK, Intralase and Diabetes

               
                   

Diabetes does not automatically disqualify you from laser vision correction surgery. If the blood sugar is under good control and the prescription is stable you may qualify. If the blood sugar is fluctuating to very high or very low levels then the prescription may be unstable. In some cases a diagnosis of diabetes is made […]

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What is laser vision correction – LASIK,Epi-LASIK, PRK, Intralase?

               
                   

Laser vision correction refers to any surgical procedure that uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. The cornea is the clear surface on the front of the eye through which you can see the iris (colored part of the eye) and the pupil. The laser is used to vaporize the tissue in a precise […]

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Why do I have to leave my contact lenses out before LASIK, PRK, Epi-LASIK, and Inta-LASIK assessment and surgery?

               
                   

Many people are unhappy to be told to leave their contact lenses out before assessment or surgery when investigating laser vision correction. Some people who wear contact lenses full time don’t even have a current pair of glasses to rely on when instructed to leave contacts out. For wavefront treatments it is important to have […]

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