Laser Sight Centers Allow Many to See More Clearly

Laser sight centers seem to be popping up on every corner. Why are they so in demand? Laser sight centers can improve vision for those with nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Laser sight centers use the latest laser equipment to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses.

What Laser Sight Centers Have to Offer

Some of the most popular surgical services offered at laser sight centers, also called refractive surgery centers, include the following:

• LASIK. LASIK is a corrective surgery designed to provide permanent correction to distance vision. The procedure reduces and often eliminates the need for corrective lenses, including contacts and eyeglasses. It can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. CustomLASIK, a newer procedure, enables the physician to better customize the LASIK procedure to the patient's eyes. The customized procedure can result in clearer and sharper vision for the patient.
• PRK. PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, was once the most common laser vision correction procedure. In recent years, LASIK has surpassed PRK in popularity due to LASIK's ability to correct vision problems with less recovery time and with decreased risks of infection and scarring. Like LASIK, PRK is used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
• Cataract Removal. Cataracts are a very common vision problem, particularly among those ages 65 and older. Poor vision due to cataracts can be improved at laser sight centers.

Are You a Candidate for Treatment at a Laser Sight Center?

To learn if you are a good candidate for laser sight surgery, make an appointment for a consultation with your eyecare professional or with the laser sight center. In many cases, laser sight centers offer free eye exams. You may not be a good candidate for laser surgery due to current or past medical and eye conditions. Talk to your eyecare professional to learn more.

How to Find the Right Doctor at a Laser Sight Center

Before undergoing any type of laser sight treatment, make sure you know about the physician who will perform the procedure. During your consultation at the laser sight center, ask the physician how many times he or she has performed the procedure, if the equipment is approved for safety and what the pre-op and post-up appointments will entail. The best way to choose a laser sight center is by referral from your regular eyecare professional.

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