Lasik The Eye Laser Miracle

Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment–commonly known as PRK and LASIK–a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process–including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. • What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me? • What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment? • How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment? • Will the procedure be painful? • When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading? • Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse? • How well has the FDA monitored this technique? • How many people have successfully undergone the procedure? The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.

Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment–commonly known as PRK and LASIK–a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process–including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. • What are the differences between the PRK, LASIK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me? • What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment? • How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment? • Will the procedure be painful? • When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading? • Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse? • How well has the FDA monitored this technique? • How many people have successfully undergone the procedure? The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.

Drawing on his own practice, a surgeon who has performed thousands of eye operations using lasers discusses the pros and cons of such surgery and explores all the factors one should consider before surgery.

Latest technology to eliminate glasses and contact lenses from your life. Imagine having the vision of your younger self. Imagine throwing away your contacts, progressives, and readers because you now have 20/20 vision that even continues to improve through the years. To have a reversal of the aging process and even preventing cataracts from ever hindering your new vision. This ground-breaking advancement is called Presbyopic Implant in the Eye (PIE). PIE starts from where lasik eye surgery hit a dead end. Lasik above 45 years of age takes away reading and middle vision. If done in thirties inability to read surface in the late forties. People confuse this with lasik fading away. PIE delivers permanent vision for distance middle and near in each eye. It is superior to monovision. Yes, it is eternal. PIE is the only definitive way to prevent cataracts.PIE is a pain free procedure built on the edifice of great communication between surgeon and patient. Usually this has been found to be lacking. This book steps in and helps to bridge that chasm between the surgeon and patient. The book is written in easy to understand English and avoids the medical jargon used in doctor's office. Our experience has shown that patients understand a little of what the doctors tell and retain even less.The book starts with the basics and takes us on a journey of how visual pathways involved. You may be surprised to learn it's the eyes not the brain which actually "see". The next chapter defines presbyopia and non surgical methods to treat it. This is followed by the wonderful chapter which explains PIE and how it is the only method to cure Presbyopia. In fact, it might be the only disease we can cure in a short precure. Have you ever realized we cannot even cure Hypertension or Diabetes. We just make people addicted to medicines. There are many other advantages of PIE enumerated in this chapter including ability to reduce chance of glaucoma. What a lay person should think about when choosing the procedure in surgeon is dealt in the next chapter. The next two amazing chapters detail the procedure and what to expect and choices available. You may be thinking all this sounds too good to be true, but will it work for me. That questioned I s answered by success stories of people from all walks of life. Even if you have had previous lasik or other eye surgeries you could benefit from PIE procedure as explained. Neuroadpataion and astigmatism management are discussed. A very useful chapter on Dry eyes will be beneficial to many readers. Yes, the book does talk about the rare risks and complications in the final chapter.Dr. Khanna has not only coined the term PIE but has been a pioneer in the industry. He has conducted numerous lectures on the topic, provided personal coaching to upcoming surgeons and is the founding Medical Director of Khanna Vision Institute. He has authored numerous educational books which have aided in the popularity of this life-changing procedure.

Do you want to see well — without glasses or contact lenses? If you have been considering laser eye surgery, here is the definitive guide to the procedure that nearly one million Americans have each year. Written by the doctor who first performed LASIK in the United States, this comprehensive book answers all your questions and alleviates any fears you might have about this safe, effective, and exciting way to restore your vision. Inside you’ll discover: • How LASIK, PRK, and other corrective surgeries are performed, and which are right for you • Who gets the best results from surgery ... and who isn’t a candidate • The risks, side effects, and precautions you need to know • How to choose the right procedure • How to find the best surgeon ... and if you should go to a “mall” clinic • And much more

A decade after the introduction of the LASIK technique in refractive surgery, the technique has reached its maturity. Thoroughly researched and easy to read, Step by Step LASIK Surgery provides practical information regarding the various aspects of LASIK surgery. Expert LASIK surgeons share their experiences with this state-of-the-art surgical technique. The book is organized in a simple and effective style that presents a step-by-step approach to LASIK surgery. It includes information about the latest microkertomes and excimer laser machines and specific surgical techniques like LASEK, LASIK for post-penetrating keratoplasty, ametropias, and wavefront guided LASIK.

"Are you tired of the limitations of glasses or of the daily burden and discomfort of contact lenses? Vision correction surgery can offer you the freedom, the possibilities, the simple joys of a life with crisp, clear vision from the moment you awaken. Ophthalmologist Robert Maloney, M.D., is one of the world's preeminent eye surgeons. He has performed more than 65,000 vision correction procedures and has personally experienced the miracle of vision correction surgery on his own eyes. Neda Shamie, M.D. is recognized as an expert in complex vision correction surgeries. Now, in See Better Now, Dr. Maloney and Dr. Shamie discuss the latest advances in today's most popular vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, PRK, implantable contact lenses, and lens exchange surgery. They will help you understand your options and answer questions such as: Am I a good candidate for vision correction surgery? How is each procedure performed? What is the recovery like? Will I see better than 20/20? How do I choose a qualified surgeon?"--