Archive for November, 2007
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More In-depth Laser Vision Correction Q & A with Dr. Chynn:
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Q: Is it necessary to wear sunglasses for a month? Is this only in bright light or should I wear them anytime I am outside?
A: You don’t need very dark, dark glasses or complete wrap-arounds. Even light sun glasses block UV rays now. You only need to wear them on very bright sunny days.Q: Many Lasik […] -
Happy Lasik Patient Shares his Recipe for a Successful Vision Correction Experience…
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
I only have one pair of eyes, so I wanted to do everything possible to make sure that I had a good result for my eye surgery….. My strategy was simple: Pick a good doctor, and then do what he tells me to do. Dr. Chynn did a great job of laying out exactly what […]
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NASA approves Computer-Guided Lasik Procedures for the Astronauts
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
The October 30th, 2007 article A Clearer View of the World by Jan Water discusses the recent approval of laser vision correction surgery by NASA for their astronauts. The technology has also been approved by the military and is especially sought after by Navy SEALS and aviators for vision enhancement. Glasses and contacts can present astronauts and […]
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Laser Vision Correction Q & A with Dr. Chynn:
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Q: Is the Laser Vision Correction surgery permanent?
A: For almost every Lasik patient the vision distance correction is permanent. In rare cases vision can deteriorate again after the correction due to lifestyle, chronic health problems, and poor eye care.
Q: Can reading vision be corrected along with nearsightedness with Lasik?
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Does the Lasik Procedure Cause a Loss in “Near” vision?
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Yankee announcer Bobby Murcer was talking about ball players getting Lasik vision correction surgery and said that “After Lasik, you become farsighted and lose your nearsighted vision.” Is this statement true or is this a fallacy?According to Dr. Chynn, this is a very common fallacy and not to be given any credit. What the announcer […]
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Installment Plan Health: Lasik Doctors Offer 0% Loans for Laser Vision Correction.
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
With the recent credit crunch, consumers need to be careful in their decision to take on more debt, especially for costly cosmetic procedures. One exception to this rule stands out for close consideration: Laser Vision Correction. By financing a laser procedure for an average of $3 per day, patients will pay the same amount they […]
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Modern Laser Vision Correction Far Safer than Long-Term Contact Wear.
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Last year’s outbreak of Fusarium Keratitis, which blinded over 100 contact lens wearers worldwide, and the current epidemic of Acathamoeba Keratitis, each linked to a different brand of contact lens solution, highlight the under-recognized but very real dangers of chronic contact lens wear.
In fact, recently published studies have shown that LASIK, the laser vision correction […]