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In Keratoconus (KC), a corneal transplant is warranted when the cornea becomes dangerously thin or when sufficient visual acuity to meet the individual’s needs can no longer be achieved by contact len... Details >
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a plastic lens that is permanently implanted into the eye to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness. ... Details >
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Find a Surgeon is provided to assist in the location of member ophthalmologists specializing in eye surgery. You can search for a doctor based o... Details >
This web site offers objective information about LASIK surgery -- a procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. If you are considering LASIK surgery you can learn ... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
A list of medical terms and definations related to the structure of the eye and LASIK eye surgery.... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Considering LASIK eye surgery? Find out how the procedure is done, what you can expect after surgery and whether the risks are acceptable to you.... Details >
If you are considering LASIK eye surgery this online checklist could help you to decide if the procedure is right for you.... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Phakic intraocular lenses are new devices used to correct nearsightedness. These thin lenses are implanted permanently into the eye to help reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. This web site... Details >
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
International Society of Refractive Surgery Doctors are the worldwide leaders in laser vision correction and other surgical treatments for refractive errors of the eye (nearsightedness, astigmatism, a... Details >
This page provides general information about refractive surgery, which includes several surgical procedures designed to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. These procedures cor... Details >