Laser Eye Surgery: A Safe Alternative to Glasses/Contacts?

LASIK Involves cutting a flap of corneal tissue and remove the targeted tissue and replace the flap. In 1998, 40-45% of refractive surgeries performed were LASIK procedures LASIK has been FDA approved since 1999 Most patients see well enough after the procedure to drive themselves home

PRK Involves a exicimer laser to sculpt the surface of the cornea. Modifications causes little trauma to the eye PRK has been FDA approved since 1995 Healing time is usually three days

Interest in Laser Surgery I became interested in laser surgery ever since I first heard about it. Several family members have had the procedure and are doing well with it. Without relying on my contacts I would not be able to see the world around me except in a blur. I decided to learn more about these two procedures to make a more effective decision on laser surgery for my vision.

I hope my research paper is informative and is of great help in your decision about an alternative to wearing glasses or contacts. Thanks for visiting my site! April Cleek