A new generation of extended wear soft contact lenses have been introduced that the FDA has approved for up to 30 days of continuous wear. Not everyone can tolerate 30-day extended wear lenses for a full month of continuous wear, just as some people cannot wear 7-day extended wear lenses safely and comfortably for a full week. Flexible wear may be a safe and comfortable alternative if you are unable to tolerate full-time continuous wear of extended wear lenses.
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The Debate: LASIK Surgery Vs. Extended Wear Lenses
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:00Lasik Eye Surgery: An Overview
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 02/13/2010 - 10:00Sometimes, dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses can become so strenuous that individuals turn to alternative methods of repairing and correcting their vision. Lasik eye surgery is becoming increasingly popular because of its high success percentages. LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, and is a surgery by which the shape of the cornea - the clear covering of the eye - is permanently altered to improve the quality of vision.
The Debate: LASIK Surgery Vs. Extended Wear Lenses
Submitted by administrator on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 06:00A new generation of extended wear soft contact lenses have been introduced that the FDA has approved for up to 30 days of continuous wear. Not everyone can tolerate 30-day extended wear lenses for a full month of continuous wear, just as some people cannot wear 7-day extended wear lenses safely and comfortably for a full week. Flexible wear may be a safe and comfortable alternative if you are unable to tolerate full-time continuous wear of extended wear lenses.
Types of Laser Eye Surgery
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 06:00Laser procedures use a special laser that corrects vision problems by reshaping the cornea, allowing you to regain proper focusing abilities. As a result of laser eye surgery, most patients notice a remarkable improvement in their vision - in fact, the majority of them completely eliminate their dependency on corrective lenses.
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Lasik Eye: Surgery Procedures
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 12/30/2009 - 10:00If you are among those who have had enough when it comes to dealing with glasses, misplacing them, or having to remove them in order to participate in a contact sport such as football - or are tired of having to deal with all the maintenance of the contact lenses - a lasik eye procedure may be just the thing for you to be able to enjoy the freedom that comes with naturally better eyuesight.
LASIK for Refractive Errors
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 22:00LASIK or Laser-Assisted Insitu Keratomileusis is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, using an excimer laser. This is mainly indicated for those who dislike glasses or find that contact lenses are troublesome. The procedure is performed with an excimer laser and it is a painless procedure.
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Lasik Can Be Completed in Thirty Minutes or Less
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 21:00Lasik, a type of laser eye surgery, can improve such common vision problems such as near-sightedness and far-sighteness. Lasik means you can finally discard those inconvenient corrective lenses - and the procedure costs less than you may think.
The Eyes Have It! - LASIK Refractive Surgery
Submitted by administrator on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 21:00LASIK is the abbreviation for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, and LASIK is definitely easier to pronounce! As the prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) describes it, LASIK "is a surgical procedure to reduce nearsightedness (myopia) by reshaping tissue in the cornea, the clear covering in the front of the eye."
Would You Benefit from LASIK Eye Surgery?
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 07:00How does 20/20 vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses sound? Wouldn't you love being able to enjoy life again without corrective lenses? Well, I have great news! You CAN reclaim your near-perfect vision through a small refractive surgery procedure called LASIK. Here's some more information to help you learn more.
The Light of the Body is the Eye: LASIK Gives You Back the Natural Vision
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 12:00It’s adieu to the irritation caused by the contact lenses or the cumbersome glasses which keep falling off your face in a busy crowd! Millions of individuals across the globe have adopted LASIK surgery to get back their natural vision.