The key to safe, successful surgery in any field of medicine is an informed patient with realistic expectations and a skilled, experienced surgeon. This goes double for your eyes. Take the time to research not only the procedure, but also the surgeon and the laser center you are considering. Ask questions. Do your research. And [...]
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The selection of cataract surgeons
January 11th, 2010
admin Most cataract surgeons can deal with common types of cataracts, such as removing clouded lens and replacing a standard IOL. What the patient should pay attention to are the types of IOLs and their costs.However, the implantation of a multifocal IOL will cost the patient much more, and demands more expertise from the surgeon. The [...]
Opthamology
December 9th, 2009
admin An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats eye diseases, prescribes medications, and performs surgery to improve or prevent the worsening of vision-related conditions. When many people refer to “eye doctors,” they might be thinking about an Optometrist. As a general rule, if you have anything actually wrong with your eyes or have a significant eye or general [...]
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