LASIK A Guide to Laser Vision Correction

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-09-01
Publisher(s): Addicus Books
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Summary

Three renowned ophthalmologists explain the benefits and risks of LASIK surgery and answer the most commonly asked questions about this extremely popular vision-correction surgery. From clarifying the basics of vision to a thorough collection of laser vision-correction surgery statistics, this guidebook addresses the entire gamut of LASIK questions, including Who is a candidate for LASIK surgery? How is LASIK performed? How much vision improvement can be expected? How does one choose a qualified physician? What are the risk factors and possible complications? and What follow-up care is needed after the surgery?

Author Biography

Ernest W. Kornmehl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and the medical director of the Center for Laser Vision Correction in Boston. He lectures nationally and internationally, has authored numerous scientific publications and textbook chapters, and is on the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times and Eyenet. He lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Robert Maloney, MD, is a Rhodes Scholar who trained at Oxford University, Harvard University, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the founder and director of the UCLA Laser Refractive Center at the Jules Stein Eye Institute and director of the Maloney Vision Institute in Westwood, California. He lives in Los Angeles. Jonathan M. Davidorf, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and director of the Davidorf Eye Group in West Hills, California, and a member of the teaching faculty at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute. He Lives in West Hills, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v
Introduction vii
The Human Eye and How Vision Works
1(11)
Laser Vision Correction: An Overview
12(6)
Contemplating Laser Eye Surgery
18(16)
Your Consultation
34(12)
Wavefront Technology: How It Has Improved Lasik
46(6)
Undergoing Lasik
52(4)
After Your Lasik Procedure
56(4)
Risks and Complications
60(11)
PRK
71(11)
Lasik and PRK Statistics: Your Chances for Success
82(6)
Other Vision-Correction Procedures
88(6)
Closing Remarks
94(2)
Resources 96(5)
Glossary 101(13)
Index 114(1)
About the Authors 115

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