Radial keratotomy (RK) is a refractive surgical procedure that was developed in 1974 to treat nearsightedness. It involves the use…
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There are several options for correcting refractive error surgically. Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) are the…
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When one makes the decision to have Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), they look forward to having fantastic eyesight. They…
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A normal cornea is smooth and symmetrical in shape. It easily focuses light entering the eye through its even surface….
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The cornea is the clear tissue on the front of the eye. It plays a protective role, shielding the eye…
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When doctors perform laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), the treatment zone must be centered on the patient’s visual axis. Centering the…
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Any surgical procedure can get one’s nerves on edge, regardless of how minor it might be. No surgical procedure should…
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Though protected by the eyelid and regularly lubricated each time we blink, the cornea is most likely to suffer injury…
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Since its FDA approval in 1999, LASIK eye surgery has helped millions of people obtain better eyesight. Patients who previously…
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Since it began in the 1940s, the world of laser eye surgery has changed dramatically. One experimental operation has evolved…
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Popular in the ’80s and ’90s, and even the 2000s in some countries, Radial Keratotomy (RK) was initially considered a…
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We’ve all experienced itchy, red, and watery eyes for some reason or another. Yet, would you believe that all this…
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