Laser Eye Surgery

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News Int'l Business Interviews Articles Cricket News Features Columns News by City by State People Acting Artists Movies How LASIK Vision Correction WorksMarch 03, 2006by Nicola Kennedy The sheer number of different eye corrective surgeries available can be overwhelming at times.

And since the matter concerns the eyes, regarded by many as the most important of the five senses, it becomes highly essential that you carry out a basic research of the procedures available.

This would certainly aid you in selecting the most feasible and effective treatment.

It is also imperative that you have a grasp of how LASIK vision correction works, since LASIK is the most prevalent type of eye surgery.

It is comforting to know that LASIK eye surgery has the most advanced scientific technology at its disposal.

It makes use of high-precision equipment and dedicated technicians.

For instance, the surgeon employs the Excimer laser, which is an amazingly precise ultraviolet chemical laser.

As an evidence of its precision, the Excimer laser is capable of removing 0.5% of a human hair’s width at a time.

At first, a thorough pre-operative examination is conducted, in order to detect astigmatism and other irregularities in the shape of the cornea.

The patient is also advised to take a few precautions approximately 7 to 10 days prior to the surg...