Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to laser vision correction treatment - commonly known as Lasik and PRK - a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew Caster, a doctor who has performed almost 30,000 procedures, takes anyone who is considering Lasik or PRK through the entire process - including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again.
Part I includes simple background information, the characteristics of a good candidate for laser vision treatment, and how the procedure works. Part I also describes the procedure itself, from the presurgical consultation through the postoperative phase, and discusses out what results you can expect and what can go wrong .
The last section of Part I answers the most commonly asked questions about laser eye surgery. All readers will find this particularly useful.
Part II is for people who desire additional information, a behind-the-scenes exploration. It describes what a laser is, the role of the FDA in evaluating the laser procedure, alternatives to laser vision treatment, as well as possible future developments.
In the Afterward, Dr. Caster describes in great detail his own experience as a Lasik patient in 1996, and how this treatment has affected his vision and his life.
Written in clear and easy language, Lasik: The Eye Laser Miracle will help you to understand the pros and cons of this most miraculous treatment.
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