Short-sightedness, or myopia, affects around one-in-three children and teens, and research suggests that it is becoming more common. The post Study finds laser eye surgery safe for teenagers appeared ...

Advanced surface ablation photorefractive keratectomy (sometimes just called "PRK surgery") is similar to LASIK surgery, except that no flap is created on the surface of your eye. Advanced surface ...

CHICAGO — Refractive surgery is a safe means of correcting refractive error. Published studies report an infection rate of 0.02% to 1.50%, and a survey conducted by ...

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Carrot LASIK & Eye Center has released a detailed and timely article aimed at helping patients prepare for PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) surgery—a proven and effective laser vision correction ...

The volume of LASIK/PRK performed each year in the United States has fallen significantly during the current economic slowdown, from about 1.2 million procedures a year to about 750,000 projected for ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Michelle Yan: It definitely hurts. Hi, I'm Michelle, and I've been wearing glasses for 16 years and contacts for about nine. I was always hesitant about getting ...

As eye surgeons have mastered the ability to correct vision with excimer laser technology, LASIK surgery has surged in popularity. It's no wonder—the procedure is safe and effective for people who are ...

Johnson & Johnson Vision has secured FDA approval for a new laser eye surgery indication for its iDesign Refractive Studio system. In addition, the company unveiled plans for the U.S. rollout of a ...

LASIK and PRK are types of refractive eye surgery. They treat vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Both LASIK and PRK use a laser to reshape the cornea, the clear ...