Often times called ophthalmic surgery, eye surgery, is a surgical procedure that is preformed on the eye or eye region. This type of surgery, due to it's nature, is typically performed by an ophthalmatolgist; hence the original name ophthalmic surgery. Often times called ophthalmic surgery, eye surgery, is a surgical procedure that is preformed on the eye or eye region. This type of surgery, due to it's nature, is typically performed by an ophthalmatolgist; hence the original name ophthalmic surgery. There is several different types of eye surgery. The most common are described below: PRK
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Copyright 2005 Octocat LtdLASIK - A now common procedureOne of the first things that springs to mind when considering corrective eye surgery is the term, "LASIK". An acronym for "laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis," this rather common procedure is used to correct certain vision problems through refractive surgery.Since its debut in the 1980s, there have been conflicting stories about what LASIK entails and whether or not it's truly successful.Laser eye surgery is typically used for those who suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. Until the advent of LASIK, eyeglasses and contacts were used to treat these issues, but only served as aids
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