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isPermaLink="false">http://www.medimise.com/?p=205</guid> <description><![CDATA[TweetA few years ago corrective eye surgery was only available to the wealthier clients of private doctors. However, technology has progressed rapidly, and now laser eye treatments are available at much lower prices. There are now several different types of corrective surgery available, each of which utilises a different technology. Types of treatment Lasik Lasik is short for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. It involves having a thin flap cut into the cornea, which is pulled back to allow a laser to correct problems with vision. The flap is then replaced. Advantages: Healing time is quick &#8211; within 24 hours patients&#8217; vision will be improved and within 48 they will be able to take on most normal activities. Disadvantages: Lasik is not suitable for people with thin corneas and patients can be vulnerable to detachment via a blow to the eye, so it is not recommended for people who take part in contact sports. See below for some potential complications associated with Lasik treatment. Lasek Lasek, short for laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy, involves the removal of the top layer of the cornea chemically before a laser corrects vision problems. A contact lens bandage is then placed over the eye and removed several [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.medimise.com/vision/laser-eye-corrective-surgery/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
