http://www.eyesurgerylaser.com/ Latest newsen http://www.eyesurgerylaser.com/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.eyesurgerylaser.com/ Latest newsTYPO3 - get.content.righthttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssWed, 18 Mar 2009 14:58:00 -0400 http://www.eyesurgerylaser.com/article/a-close-look-at-laser-eye-surgery/ Laser eye surgery also referred to as Lasik is a medical term that comes from laser assisted...Laser eye surgery also referred to as Lasik is a medical term that comes from laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis. Practically, this procedure is not performed by a specialized eye surgeon, but by an ophthalmologist that has been trained to do this kind of operation. Laser eye surgery can be considered a miracle of nowadays technology because it saved so many people from a life of wearing glasses or contact lenses. However only  patients that suffer from myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia can be treated with laser eye surgery. Most  specialists in this domain claim that Lasik is the best solution to treat this eye conditions. Unfortunately laser eye surgery is not for everybody. Make sure you have a long discussion with your doctor before you undergo the surgery.

If you decide go through this procedure, you must be aware that it involves three major steps: creating a flap in the corneal tissue, remodeling the cornea and putting the flap back in its place. After this, you will receive an antibiotic and your free to go home. Statistics reveal that laser eye surgery is very safe and efficient. Until now, there have been only few cases of unsatisfied patients and millions of persons that claim this operation changed their lives.

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:58:00 -0400 http://www.eyesurgerylaser.com/article/-6baf60605f/ Many people are not aware of the factors that contribute to the high cost of laser eye surgery....Many people are not aware of the factors that contribute to the high cost of laser eye surgery. Let's take a look at what sets the price for laser eye surgery. First of all it's the purchase and maintenance of all the needed technical equipment. Medical materials like gloves, masks, sterile bandages are not affordable at all. Let's not forget that a great percent of the total cost goes to the producer of laser devices. The building in which the eye center also comes with a price. Then there are the wages of the surgeons and other persons that compose the medical and administrative staff. Advertising bring a lot of clients but also costs plenty of money. Then there is the medication that is used before, during and after the surgery and the investigations that are made both before and after the intervention. In many cases, post surgical enhancement is needed. The training the medical staff receives in order to stay up to date with the latest innovations in the domain.

The average price for all laser-based vision correction is 2,105 dollars, while the price of an intervention in which a microkeratome and excimer lasers are used is 1,665 dollars. The most expensive is the wavefront guided laser eye surgery, in which IntraLase is used, and it costs 2,340 dollars. Keep in mind that these are the average prices in the US and that they may vary depending on the eye center and region.

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