Provides information on Lasik and PRK, the two main forms of laser surgery for the eyes, and discusses the types of conditions for which laser treatment is suitable, choosing a surgeon, enhancements, and related questions.
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From the Inside Flap:
want to see well — without glasses or contact lenses?
If you have been considering laser eye surgery, here is the definitive guide to the procedure that nearly one million Americans have each year. Written by the doctor who first performed LASIK in the United States, this comprehensive book answers all your questions and alleviates any fears you might have about this safe, effective, and exciting way to restore your vision.
Inside you'll discover:
· How LASIK, PRK, and other corrective surgeries are performed, and which are right for you
· Who gets the best results from surgery ... and who isn't a candidate
· The risks, side effects, and precautions you need to know
· How to choose the right procedure
· How to find the best surgeon ... and if you should go to a “mall” clinic
· And much more
From the Back Cover:
“With this book, you will have a better chance of realizing your long-awaited dream — the dream of excellent vision without glasses or contact lenses.”
— Spencer P. Thornton, M.D.
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- PublisherSourcebooks Inc
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 1570716331
- ISBN 13 9781570716331
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages311