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Laser Eye Surgery
The Eye Directory guide to Laser Eye Surgery
Are you
tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses?
Are you fed up
with the hassle of contact lenses?
You may want to
consider
corrective
eye surgery.
Laser eye surgery in the UK
Laser eye surgery has become extremely popular
in the UK, with over 10,000 treatments performed every week.
If you are thinking of getting laser eye surgery it is important
that you know what to expect.
It is important that you find a surgeon who
is experienced.
A surgeons complication rate will be much higher at the
begining of their career.
PRK, the older type of laser surgery is becoming less common,
but it is still just as effective as LASIK for low prescriptions,
and avoids any potential complications with the flap. A
newer version of PRK, called LASEK is now being performed.
If you have a high prescription,
there's a chance you'll need a second 'top-up' surgery.
Treatment for long-sight, whilst
effective for low prescriptions
have a considerably longer recovery time than for
treatment short-sight.
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