The FDA recently convened a panel that identified a number of concerns, and urged consumers to be aware of the risks and report problems with the surgery to the agency. A recent review of Lasik ...

Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2007;8(3):125-141. In the future, corneal biomechanics measurements, such as CH and CRF provided by the Ocular Response Analyzer, may play an important role in this ...

There are some very rare, very terrible ways LASIK can go wrong (which tend to get a ton of publicity, naturally). This includes things like post-refractive ectasia, a rare complication where the ...

Lasik is used to correct nearsightedness ... without the need for replacing the lens which is a much more invasive procedure with more risks and side effects,” says Prof Reinstein. Presbyond can also ...

In South Korea, dry eye syndrome cases rose to 2.5 million, leading to increased awareness of conjunctival concretions and ...

This kind of travel says more about what's happening in the United States than anything else. Here's what to know before you ...

During traditional LASIK, a mechanical microkeratome uses an oscillating metal blade to cut the corneal flap prior to laser treatment. Though rare, complications may occur during flap creation with a ...

The documentary describes how laser eye surgery is approved by the FDA, but it causes visual distortion, corneal weakness, dry eyes, and ongoing pain for many.

Tired of dealing with glasses? Learn how SILK surgery, a cutting-edge alternative to LASIK, corrects vision with fewer ...

4) What are the potential risks and complications associated with LASIK, and how are these risks mitigated during the procedure and recovery process? LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is a ...

A medical credit card is a specialized type of credit card that you can use exclusively for healthcare expenses. Unlike ...